UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX · Awarded contract
Awarded

University of Essex Awarded Travel Management Framework to Diversity Travel and Key Travel

Awarded 26 Aug 2018

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Awarded26 Aug 2018
Value£15,000,000.00
SupplierDIVERSITY TRAVEL LIMITED,KEY TRAVEL LIMITED
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 5y 2mo ago3y term
Awarded 26 Aug 2018Expired 26 Aug 2021

About

The University of Essex awarded a contract to Diversity Travel Limited and Key Travel Limited for a travel management framework agreement valued at £15,000,000.

The agreement covers the full range of travel services via an online booking tool and an offline booking service, providing a one-stop shop for university associates to book and pay for core services including hotel accommodation, air travel (UK domestic, international, and low-cost airlines), airport transfers, ferry and boat travel, rail (UK and international, including Eurostar and underground), and group travel such as student field trips.

Optional services include booking travel for accompanying family members, business class air and first-class rail, UK airport coaches and parking, UK taxis and coaches, overseas car hire, and international transport.

Suppliers must hold accreditation with ATOC, ABTA, IATA, and ATOL.

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