Travel Management Services

### ✈️ Tender Overview: Travel Management Services (TMS) The **Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC)** is inviting proposals for a professional **Travel Management Services (TMS)** provider. This tender aims to consolidate the Council's travel expenditure—which reached approximately $1.8M in FY2025—under a single preferred supplier arrangement. ### 🎯 Scope of Work & Deliverables The successful bidder will be responsible for providing comprehensive travel solutions, including: * **End-to-End Management:** Full booking support, travel management, and reliable after-hours disruption handling. * **Cost Efficiency:** Ensuring policy-compliant, cost-effective itineraries that balance operational requirements with budget constraints. * **Financial Controls:** Robust systems for approvals, reconciliation, and auditing. * **Asset Recovery:** Optimization of travel credits, refunds, and waivers. * **Reporting:** Delivery of accurate, timely analytics and actionable insights. * **Duty of Care:** Prioritizing traveller safety, cultural sensitivity, and accessibility. ### 🏢 About the Buyer Based in **Far North Queensland**, the Torres Strait Island Regional Council manages 15 communities across the Torres Strait Islands, with additional administrative presence in Thursday Island and Cairns. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Tender Open:** March 27, 2026 * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** April 26, 2026 * **Submission Deadline:** May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM * **Expected Decision:** July 30, 2026 ### 🔍 Keywords Travel Management Services, TMS, Corporate Travel, Government Procurement, Travel Booking, Expense Management, TSIRC, Queensland Government, Travel Policy Compliance.