Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-d97c-7014-a697-17ce175e8ff3/travel-management-solutions closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Travel Management Solutions [Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-county-council-ta-procurement-services) Estimated value £50,000,000 Published 7 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 2 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 3 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This framework provides a compliant, flexible, and outcomes-focused route to market for public sector organisations seeking a range of travel solutions enabling customers to research, book, and manage all their travel requirements along with any additional supporting services they require. The framework is split into 3 Lots. - Lot 1 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 - Lot 2 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 - Lot 3 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. To view this notice, please click here: [csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html](https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011856291) Read full description ## CPV classification Travel services Travel management services Business travel services Event services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-064ab5-2026-02-07T10:05:18Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-064ab5-2026-02-07T10:05:18Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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