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Provision of Travel and Transport Bookings

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 10:27.

Opportunity overview

CVUHB is seeking a professional provider to manage all aspects of travel and transport logistics. The provider will be responsible for booking and coordinating national and international travel, arranging local transport within the UK, and offering responsive support throughout the travel process. The service must be efficient, cost-effective, and fully compliant with CVUHB’s travel policies. Scope of Work: The appointed provider will oversee the full range of travel logistics, including booking international and domestic flights for authorised travellers. They will also arrange train and coach travel for journeys within the UK, and coordinate airport transfers, hotel-to-venue shuttles, and other local transport needs. All travel must be planned in accordance with CVUHB’s policies, ensuring value for money and accommodating any special requirements. These may include accessibility needs, dietary considerations during transit, and baggage allowances for medical or research equipment. The provider will offer a dedicated point of contact for travel-related queries, including last-minute changes or cancellations. They will work closely with CVUHB staff to manage travel approvals, documentation, and itinerary planning. Clear and consolidated travel itineraries must be provided to all travellers in advance. In the event of travel disruptions, the provider will be expected to respond promptly, offering re-booking options and alternative arrangements to minimise any impact on CVUHB’s operations. Output Required: The appointed provider will be expected to deliver a range of outputs that ensure transparency, efficiency, and ease of coordination across all travel activities. For every individual and group journey, the provider must produce comprehensive travel itineraries that clearly outline all segments of the trip, including departure and arrival times, transport modes, accommodation details, and any relevant instructions or contact information. In addition to itineraries, the provider must supply formal booking confirmations for all flights, train journeys, and local transport arrangements. These confirmations should be timely, accurate, and accessible to both the traveller and relevant CVUHB administrative staff. To support financial oversight and demonstrate value for money, the provider must maintain a documented record of all travel-related costs. This should include a breakdown of expenses per trip, as well as any savings achieved through negotiated rates, group bookings, or policy-compliant alternatives. These records will be used to monitor budget adherence and inform future travel planning.

Classification

  • CPV55110000 — Hotel accommodation services
  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Lots

  • Lot 1£2.4m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CAV-MIN-60574
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
All tender submissions will come through eTenderWales Bravo platform. To access the tender please use the description or the Invitation to Tender reference that follows: ITT: itt_120180 - Provision of Travel and Transport Services https://etenderwales-prep.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
30 Nov 2032, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
1 Dec 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
6 Nov 2025, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
30 Oct 2025, 16:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
2,400,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
2,879,998

Renewal

Description
Primary contract period:1st December 2025 – 30th November 2030 Extension period 1: 1st December 2030 – 30th November 2031 Extension period 1: 1st December 2031 – 30th November 2032 Extension period 1: 1st December 2032 – 30th November 2033

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Appendix G - Bidder Response Document - Technical
Type
quality
Description
This document sets out the information which is required by the Health Board in order to assess the suitability of potential suppliers (the “Bidder”) in terms of their technical knowledge and experience, capability/capacity, organisational and financial standing to meet the Requirement.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Appendix H - Commercial Response
Type
price
Description
Please ensure that the values submitted in every column are correct. Any mistakes may not be changed once the tender has closed. If you submit an incorrect price, unit of measure, Cardiff & Vale Procurement Services reserves the right to accept your published submission as your tender prices and subsequent revisions may not be accepted.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Starts
2 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2033, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Bidders must be appointed suppliers under the CCS RM6342 – Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions framework.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Suppliers must pass the qualification stage of the tender process before being assessed on their technical and commercial ability.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 2
Id
55110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hotel accommodation services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
062269-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
3 Oct 2025, 15:50

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
No engagement taken place with the market due to time constraints.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN
Name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF14 4HH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PXWV-6492-CGMN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Lowri Crossman

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF14 4HH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL22 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05a830-2025-10-03T15:50:43+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·