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Travel and Expense Management Solution

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

PENNON GROUP PLC

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£6,800,000

DEADLINE

February 06, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

48000000

REFERENCE

005609-2026

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

Pennon Group is conducting preliminary market engagement to gain further feedback from the market and assess the market's appetite and views on formulation of the requirement to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the procurement. The objectives of this pre-market engagement are to: a) Test market appetite and capability to deliver the services: • As individual services (travel management or expense management solution); and • As a combined bundle under a single integrated contract; b) Understand supplier interest in participating in one or more of the proposed lots. Important Information: • This pre-market engagement does not form part of any formal procurement or competition. • Any responses provided will be treated as confidential, used for information-gathering purposes only, and will not be assessed or scored. • Participation (or non-participation) will not advantage or disadvantage suppliers in any future procurement.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • This document describes a preliminary market engagement, not a formal tender. Therefore, no mandatory exclusion grounds for bidding on a tender are applicable at this stage.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • This document describes a preliminary market engagement, not a formal tender. Therefore, no eligibility requirements for bidding on a tender are applicable at this stage.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • This document describes a preliminary market engagement, not a formal tender. Therefore, no technical capability requirements for bidding on a tender are applicable at this stage.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • This document describes a preliminary market engagement, not a formal tender. Therefore, no financial requirements for bidding on a tender are applicable at this stage.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • This document describes a preliminary market engagement, not a formal tender. Therefore, no formal submission requirements for bidding on a tender are applicable at this stage.
  • Suppliers interested in participating in the market engagement are invited to provide feedback by the deadline of 2026-02-06T00:00:00.
  • Responses provided for this market engagement will be used for information-gathering purposes only and will not be assessed or scored.
  • Participation or non-participation in this market engagement will not advantage or disadvantage suppliers in any future procurement.

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HTM
Planning Notice
Administrative Documents005609-2026.html
Summary:
Pennon Group is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather feedback and assess market appetite for a Travel and Expense Management Solution, which is not a formal procurement and participation will not affect future tenders.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data005609-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Pennon Group is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather feedback on market appetite and capabilities for potential travel and expense management solutions, which is not a formal procurement.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005609-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Pennon Group PLC is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather feedback on potential travel and expense management solutions, detailed in this OCDS data package, which is not a formal tender but an information-gathering exercise.
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Official PDF Version
General Information005609-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Pennon Group PLC is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather market feedback on potential travel and expense management solutions, which is an informational exercise and not a formal tender submission.

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85
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This document outlines a well-structured preliminary market engagement, demonstrating high clarity and fairness in its approach to gather market feedback for a future Travel and Expense Management Solution tender. While excellent in its stated purpose, it lacks explicit details on sustainability and e-submission for the engagement itself.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance90/100

The document is legally compliant as a preliminary market engagement (PME), clearly stating it is not a formal procurement. The procedure type is accurately defined as 'None' for a formal tender, and the CPV code is appropriate. Deadlines for feedback are reasonable, and no disputes are noted.

Clarity95/100

The description is exceptionally clear and unambiguous, explicitly stating the purpose of the PME, its objectives, and what it is not (a formal tender). The AI-extracted requirements accurately reflect that formal tender requirements are not applicable at this stage, enhancing transparency.

Completeness90/100

All essential information for a PME is provided, including title, organization, reference, estimated value, contract duration, start date, CPV, and NUTS code. The purpose and limitations of the market engagement are comprehensively detailed, and relevant documents are attached.

Fairness95/100

The PME explicitly states that participation or non-participation will not advantage or disadvantage suppliers in any future procurement, ensuring a highly fair process. The estimated value is disclosed, and as there are no formal requirements, there is no risk of tailoring to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are known, and financing information is available. However, the automated check indicates 'No e-submission,' which could pose a practical hurdle if the submission method for feedback is not clearly defined or is cumbersome. Document URLs are not explicitly provided.

No explicit e-submission platform for feedback
Document URLs not explicitly provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are consistently populated, and the PME status is clearly and repeatedly communicated throughout the document. Dates are logical and consistent. The minor ambiguity of 'Value Classified: Yes' alongside the displayed value is negligible as the value is public.

Sustainability40/100

The document does not mention any green procurement, social aspects, or specific innovation focus, either for the market engagement itself or as intended criteria for the future tender. It is also not EU funded, indicating a missed opportunity to signal these priorities early.

No green procurement focus
No social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Exceptional clarity regarding its status as a preliminary market engagement (PME).
High degree of fairness, explicitly stating no advantage/disadvantage for future tenders.
Comprehensive information provided for a market engagement notice.
Consistent data and clear objectives for market feedback.
Reasonable deadline for market engagement feedback.

Concerns

Lack of explicit e-submission method for market engagement feedback.
Absence of any sustainability (green, social) or innovation criteria.
Document URLs not explicitly provided in the tender information.
No specific guidance on how feedback should be structured or submitted beyond the deadline.

Recommendations

1. Clearly specify the preferred method for submitting market engagement feedback (e.g., dedicated email, online form).
2. Consider incorporating sustainability and innovation objectives into the market engagement questions to inform future tender requirements.
3. Provide direct URLs for all associated documents to enhance accessibility.

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