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Travel, Expense and Payment Solutions

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Confirmed tender
services
SME-friendly
Framework agreement

Key details

Contracting authority
Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Public authority - central government
Region
Basildon
Delivery: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Contract value
£15,000,000ex VAT
£18,000,000 inc VAT
Deadline
31 March 2026
Published
15 January 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 August 2026 - 31 July 2028
2 years
Possible extension to 1 August 2030 · 4 years in total
CPV classifications
  • 63510000 Travel agency and similar services
  • 63500000 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 30161000 Credit cards
  • 72268000 Software supply services
  • 66100000 Banking and investment services

What happened

The contract runs until 31 Jul 2028.

Description

HealthTrust Europe is undertaking preliminary market engagement ahead of establishing a framework agreement for Travel, Expense and Payment Solutions.

This framework will support our members in procuring integrated solutions that deliver cost savings, operational efficiency, enhanced compliance, and improved user experience across corporate travel, expense management, and payment card programmes.

We are seeking engagement from suppliers capable of providing one or more of the following service areas:

Travel Management Services:

  • Corporate travel booking platforms and managed travel services
  • Travel policy compliance and reporting
  • Duty of care and traveller tracking solutions
  • Integration with expense management systems
  • Sustainability reporting and carbon offsetting capabilities

Expense Management Solutions:

  • Digital expense capture, processing and approval workflows
  • Receipt scanning and OCR technology
  • Policy enforcement and compliance management
  • Integration with finance/ERP systems
  • Mobile-first user experiences
  • VAT reclaim capabilities

Payment Card Programmes:

  • Corporate credit and charge card programmes
  • Virtual card and single-use account number solutions
  • Purchasing card programmes
  • Integrated spend management and reporting
  • Rebate and cashback arrangements
  • Enhanced data and Level 3 transaction reporting

How to engage

Please complete the engagement questionniare at the following link: https://wkf.ms/3L5KbIT Through this preliminary market engagement, we seek to: - Understand current market capability and innovative solutions - Gather feedback on proposed framework structure and lot arrangements - Identify potential barriers to participation - Explore commercial models that balance member value with supplier sustainability - Understand integration requirements and technical capabilities - Assess SME participation opportunities and supply chain diversity - Gather views on contract terms, KPIs and performance management - Understand how solutions support regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.)

Contact

Address
Nether Mayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL
Contact name
Customer Care

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Identifiers

Notice ID
003450-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06068c

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