CanadaBuys #AB-2026-07399

University of Alberta Travel Management Services

The University of Alberta is seeking a travel management provider for official university travel. - Buyer: University of Alberta, Travel, Procurement and Contract Management, within Finance, Procurement and Planning. - Services requested: Agent-assisted travel booking and ticketing; an online booking tool with established Canadian client use and ongoing consultation; specialized athletics travel management; and group travel for faculty, staff, and university-sponsored student groups. - Scope and requirements: Services are for official University travel only. Participation in the contract is currently mandated. - Estimated travel volume: Approximately $31 million in annual travel expenditures across air, ground transportation, accommodations, conference registrations, meals, and group travel. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed contract value. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, vendors, or booking-tool brands are named.

Description

The University of Alberta is seeking a Travel Management Company to provide agent-assisted bookings and ticketing, an online booking tool with ongoing consultation, specialized athletics travel management, and group travel services. Services are for official University travel only, and participation in the contract is currently mandated by the University. The intended agreement has an initial three-year term, with an option for three additional two-year extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. The source estimates annual travel expenditure at approximately $31,000,000; stated values are not a guarantee or an absolute value.

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