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As an interim measure until the Government Hotel Programme launches in January 2011, reduced rates have been negotiated in a number of key locations. These rates are available now until the programme goes live and can be accessed through the travel management companies (TMCs) on Buying Solutions framework agreements. It is estimated that adherence to this preferred hotel list collectively could save public sector organisations over £0.5m between now and the end of the year.

The locations are: 

• Blackpool
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Leeds
• Liverpool
• London
• Manchester
• Newcastle
• Nottingham
• Sheffield

The Government Hotel Programme is being developed to address the issue of public sector organisations using thousands of different hotels across the country at vastly differing rates. It aims to deliver savings by aggregating volume to gain greater leverage. Hotels who offer highly competitive rates will receive consolidated business volumes in return. The programme will deliver a cross section of recommended hotels and serviced apartments all offering pre-negotiated prices and terms and conditions and rates are scheduled to go live in January 2011.

For further details about the Q4 rates please contact your TMC. If you are not yet using a Buying Solutions travel framework agreement click here to find out more or contact us on 0345 410 2222.