Durham University · Awarded contract
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Award of Travel Management Services Contract to Dawson & Sanderson by Durham University

Awarded 30 Jun 2017

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Awarded30 Jun 2017
Value£13,700,000.00
SupplierDawson & Sanderson
AgencyDurham University
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 5y 4mo ago4y term
Awarded 30 June 2017Expired 29 June 2021

About

Durham University awarded a contract to Dawson & Sanderson for the provision of travel management services across the University.

The contract covers a comprehensive range of travel services for staff and students, including online self-booking tools with in-built approval processes, offline booking routes, and arrangements for rail, air (domestic and international), ferry, UK and foreign hotels, meeting and conference services, airport parking, and visa and passport services.

Additional services include advice on hotels and venues, international vehicle hire, health risk guidance, travellers cheques and currency exchange, group travel bookings, traveller assistance, and 24-hour emergency support.

The contract operates on a management fee approach and is valued at £13,700,000.

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