Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6342 RM6342 · PCR15 Framework # Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions Access business and emergency travel services for the public and third sectors. Provides air, rail, and ferry travel, as well as accommodation and meeting venues in the UK and overseas. Replacement expected Ends 30 Sept 2027. A replacement is usually tendered before then, and that is when new suppliers can get on. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6342) - [7 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [4 lots](#lots) - Sept 2027 agreement ends Oct 2024 to Sept 2027 · 69% through ## What is RM6342? RM6342 Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Travel, Accommodation and Venues category. It has 4 lots and 7 suppliers. It runs from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027. How to join: New suppliers cannot join it now. It ends on 30 September 2027, and a replacement is usually tendered before then: that is the next chance to get on. We have matched 50 published award notices to RM6342, from 38 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [UK Shared Business Services Limited 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) - [Cambridgeshire County Council 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cambridgeshire-county-council) - [Equality and Human Rights Commission 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/equality-and-human-rights-commission) - [Ministry of Defence 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) - [Ministry of Justice 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-justice) - [Nuclear Decommissioning Authority 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nuclear-decommissioning-authority) ## About this framework Use this agreement for standard business travel or to support people under public sector care. This includes groups in approved civilian programmes that are under the care of the UK government (such as asylum seekers, refugees, or rough sleepers). Read the full list of authorised groups in civilian programmes. The main services include: - Travel: Flights (including charters), rail, ferry, and car hire - Accommodation: Hotels, apartments, holiday parks, and vessels - Venues: Meeting rooms and event spaces with optional catering and tech support - Specialist support: Crisis evacuation (MEDEVAC), security, translation, and welfare support - Ancillary services: Visas, passports and currency ### Why buyers use it - Lower costs: access our negotiated rates and price matching to get the best market pricing - 24/7 support: get help for both travellers and programme managers whenever you need it - Sustainability: use online tools to track CO2 emissions and make greener travel choices - Ease of use: use online booking solutions (lot 1 and 2) for traveller ease - Crisis support: get help in a crisis, whether it’s accommodation, venues, charter flights, ground transportation, or even vessels you need - Preferred venue standard terms and conditions: gives you better cancellation terms and other discounts - Overseas points of sale: book venues and transport from oversea countries where you may have a departmental presence ### Key facts Agreement number RM6342 Type PCR15 Framework Category Travel, Accommodation and Venues Pillar Corporate Status Live Started 1 Oct 2024 Ends 30 Sept 2027 Bids opened 23 May 2024 Bids closed 24 Jun 2024 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6342 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6342). ## Lots 4 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 UK and Overseas Booked Business Travel, Civilian Programmes & Emergency Response Use this lot if you need a single supplier to manage both standard travel and emergency responses. Lot 1 includes all services provided in the other 3 lots. It is the most flexible choice for departments with complex or changing needs. Services provided include: - Core business travel: Book flights, rail, ferries, and hotels in the UK or overseas - Civilian support: provide housing, security, and welfare for vulnerable groups (such as asylum seekers or refugees) crisis response: emergency evacuations for staff or civilians during unplanned events or medical emergencies (MEDEVAC), chartered planes or ships, and quick security support translation and welfare: providing language support and welfare services for people in government-approved housing expert staff: suppliers can provide "implants" (staff who work within your office) to manage your travel 2. Lot 2 UK Booked National and International Business Travel Use this lot for standard staff travel. It provides a UK-based booking system for national and international trips. transport: Air (including helicopters), rail (UK and Eurostar), ferries, and car hire ground travel: Taxis, minibuses, and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) accommodation: Hotels, B&Bs, and serviced apartments group bookings: dedicated support for booking travel and accommodation for groups ancillary services: support for getting visas, passports, and foreign currency travel tools: Access to 24/7 support, risk alerts, traveller tracking, and CO2 reporting to help you meet sustainability goals This lot does not include venue hire for events or civilian crisis support. 3. Lot 3 Venue Find and Supporting Services For Meetings, Conferences and Events Use this lot to find and book spaces for meetings, conferences and events. You can also buy associated services such as travel, accommodation and catering. venues: find locations for face-to-face, virtual, or hybrid meetings globally on a residential or non-residential basis accommodation: access hotels, B&Bs, serviced apartments, vessels, sites, parks and resorts for groups or solo travel when attending an associated event event services: catering, audio-visual (AV) tech, delegate management and registration services other venue-provided services: room set-up, break out rooms, timings, liaison with venue staff, copying, printing and staging associated travel: Group and solo transport specifically for event attendees including taxis, coaches and minibuses 4. Lot 4 Accommodation and Venues For Approved Civilian Programmes Use this lot for long-term housing for vulnerable groups. This lot does not include business travel for staff. accommodation: source any venue type including hotels, holiday parks, student housing, or vessels for extended periods (days, months or years) Accommodation services: includes food, beverages, and laundry services as standard services should you need them as well as the venue ancillary support: request ground transportation, security services, welfare services, case management, and essential event equipment (like PPE or test kits) service management: providing venue management and ancillary service management Note: there are options for the supplier to manage just the venue or the entire support operation including ancillary services. ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6342. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6342 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 7 Companies with a place on RM6342. 7 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. - [CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/calder-conferences) - [CLARITY TRAVEL LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/clarity-travel) - [CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (NORTH) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/corporate-travel-management-north) - [MEARS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mears) - [PERK UK LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/perk) - [REED & MACKAY TRAVEL LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/reed-and-mackay-travel) - [SELECTIVE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/selective-travel-management) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. 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