Travel Management Solutions
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)(buyer)
- Published
- Published 7 February 2026
- Deadline
- Closed 2 April 2026
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Contracting authority
3 live opportunities · 77 awarded contracts
West Malling, Kent, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PYCX-4938-CCHM
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Lots (3)
Core Travel Services
Lot 1 covers all essential travel booking services, including but not limited to: Accommodation •Guesthouses, hotels, serviced apartments Air Travel •Baggage handling •Domestic and international flights •Inflight meals •Online check-in •Ticketing options Ground Transport •Car rentals •Coach travel •Ferry services •Parking arrangements •Taxi transfers Rail Travel •Advance and flexible tickets •Digital ticketing •Railcards •Seat reservations In addition to offering the above essential services, Customers may require additional services including, but not limited to: Travel Management and Support Services •Accessibility and inclusivity features •Airport lounge access •Carbon emissions reporting and offsetting •Consolidated invoicing •Currency exchange •Real-time analytics •Social value delivery •Special assistance •Traveller tracking and alerts •Travel visas and passport services •VIP services
£30,000,000Event and Venue Services
Lot 2 supports Customers with the planning and delivery of meetings, conferences, and events. services include, but are not limited to: Core Services •Delegate and guest management •Event planning and logistics •Marketing and communications •Pre- and post-event support •Technical setup (e.g., AV equipment, staging) •Venue sourcing In addition to offering the above essential services, Customers may require additional services including, but not limited to: Support Services •Accessibility and inclusivity features •Consolidated invoicing •Social value delivery •Special assistance •VIP services
£10,000,000Emergency Accommodation Services
Lot 3 provides 24/7 emergency accommodation services with rapid response capabilities. Key features include but are not limited to: 24/7 Emergency Response and Rapid Turnaround •Dedicated, experienced team available around the clock •Non-arrival reporting •Rapid turnaround times for emergency requests Safeguarding Standards and SLAs •DBS checks for key personnel at accommodation providers •Hotel safeguarding checks (risk assessments, food hygiene ratings, health & safety compliance) •Non-arrival policies and duty of care protocols •PREVENT training delivered to frontline hotel staff •Tiered escalation procedures for on-site incidents •Tailored support for vulnerable groups (e.g., under-18s, survivors of abuse, individuals with complex needs) Location Vetting and Risk Assessment •Property reviews for safety, accessibility, and suitability •Specialist placements (e.g., pet-friendly units, family-safe self-accommodation) Pseudonymous Bookings and Identity Protection •Ability to make pseudonymous bookings to protect guest identity •Discreet specification of gender, cultural, and safeguarding considerations at booking Under-18s and Apprenticeship Placements •Specialist protocols for younger or vulnerable learners •Matching by age, gender, and dietary requirements •Curfew expectations and access to leisure spaces •Accommodation providers briefed on duty of care requirements from the outset This is not an exhaustive list as any additional services will be dependent on the specific requirements of the Customer.
£10,000,000
Key details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Under evaluation
- Category
- Services
- Estimated value
- £50,000,000
- Procedure
- Open
- Contract type
- Framework agreement
- SME suitable
- Yes
- Published
- 7 February 2026
- Questions by
- 6 March 2026
- Deadline
- Closed
Notice history
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Contract Notice
7 February 2026
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