Provision of Air, Ferry, and International Rail Booking Services for the BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Air, Ferry, and International Rail Booking Services for the BBC
Awarded 16 Aug 2020
Awarded16 Aug 2020
Value£92,050,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 10mo ago5y 5mo term
Awarded 16 Aug 2020Expired 5 Jan 2026
About
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) awarded a contract to GBT Travel Services UK Ltd T/A American Express Global Business for the provision of air, ferry, and international rail booking services.
The service provider will manage the end-to-end process of sourcing, booking, and managing the BBC's travel spend, acting on behalf of the BBC and its commercial subsidiaries within BBC Commercial Holdings Ltd, including BBC Studios.
The contract value is GBP 92,050,000, covering the maximum total spend over the contract term, including extensions, which encompasses fares, service provider fees, and bookings made by BBC Commercial Holdings Ltd.
The initial term may be extended at the BBC's option, with cumulative extensions not exceeding 2 calendar years.
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Provision of Air, Ferry, and International Rail Booking Services for the BBC
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