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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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Overview

Kent County Council is establishing a three-lot framework valued at £50 million for travel management solutions, currently in evaluation and open until 2 April 2026. Lot 1 covers core travel services including accommodation, air travel, ground transport, and rail travel with supporting services such as accessibility features, carbon reporting, and visa assistance; Lot 2 provides event and venue services for meetings and conferences with delegate management and technical support; and Lot 3 delivers 24/7 emergency accommodation with safeguarding standards, rapid response capabilities, and specialist protocols for vulnerable groups.

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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

    £30,000,000
  • Event 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

    £10,000,000
  • Emergency 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
Classification (CPV)
Travel servicesTravel management servicesEvent servicesBusiness travel services

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  1. Contract Notice

    7 February 2026

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