Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University Of Edinburgh · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Key Travel
- Value
- £98,765,430.58 across 2 lots
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Transport support & travel · Travel management services (CPV 63516000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 024607-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date23 Feb 2026
- Published18 Mar 2026Published 23 days after the contract date
Description
The contract period is 3 years, with the option to extend for an additional 4 x 1 year. The core requirement of this project is to develop an integrated travel management platform that handles a variety of travel-related services. - Online and offline booking capabilities. - Rail travel (including cross-channel rail services). - Air travel (domestic, European, and international). - Accommodation bookings (domestic, European, and international). - Dedicated Account Management, Online and Offline teams who will serve as the direct contacts. The need for a robust travel management system is driven by the complexity of travel arrangements, sustainability targets, enhanced duty of care, improved user experience and driving financial and administrative efficiencies. The objectives and goals of the UoE Sustainable Travel Policy are threefold: 1. Delivering on ambitious sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions related to business travel and providing high-quality data for carbon and …
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Management Services: Business Travel Services | Key Travel | £89.8m |
| Travel Management Services: Student Group Travel Services | Key Travel | £9m |
About the supplier
Key Travel: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 01524302).