Alberta Purchasing #RFP 2026-0158

Travel management services for University of Alberta official travel

The University of Alberta is seeking a travel management company to support 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 operational online booking tool with established use by Canadian clients and ongoing consultation; specialized athletics travel management; and group travel for faculty, staff, and University-sponsored student groups. - Scope: Official University travel only; personal student travel is excluded. - Estimated travel spend: Approximately $31 million annually across air and ground transportation, accommodations, conference registrations, meals, and group travel. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed contract value. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs or vendors are named.

Description

The University of Alberta seeks 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 and do not include personal student travel. The anticipated service period is March 1, 2027–February 28, 2030, with an initial three-year term and an extension option as described in the source. The University estimates annual overall travel expenditure at approximately $31,000,000; this estimate is not a guarantee or absolute value.

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