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Lloyds Pharmacy Limited, which operates more than 1,700 pharmacies throughout the UK, has become the latest household name company to select HRG UK as its corporate travel services provider. The company cited HRG UK’s proactive and flexible approach and ability to offer a segmented but fully synchronised service as key reasons for the multi-million pound contract award.
HRG UK was awarded the account, which covers Lloyds Pharmacy’s business travel, hotel and groups and meetings requirements, following a six-way competitive pitch which included the current incumbent. From November 2008 HRG UK will service Lloyds Pharmacy’s corporate travel needs through its Leicester office which provides a full business travel centre including hotel and groups and meetings expertise.
With a remit to maximise return on expenditure, help control leakage and provide comprehensive data, HRG UK will look to implement its proprietary self service reservation solution, HRG OnlineTM for the benefit of Lloyds Pharmacy’s corporate travellers as well as HRG Travel WatchTM, the web-based traveller tracking tool.
Peter Dawkins, Group Supplies Buying Manager at Lloyds Pharmacy, commented: “HRG UK was by far the most proactive and professional company that tendered for the Lloyds Pharmacy business.
“Their team listened to our requirements and then presented a package that covered all aspects of our travel, accommodation, events and management information needs. We look forward to the implementation and the future relationship with HRG UK.”
Peter Kite, Managing Director Europe West at Hogg Robinson Group, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Lloyds Pharmacy as an HRG UK client. With a significant travel spend spread across a number of related areas it is essential that they have a clear understanding of their total expenditure and take advantage of any synergies available to them. I am therefore pleased that they have recognised HRG UK’s ability to provide clarity combined with an efficient and consolidated service that is designed to meet their needs.”
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Laurie Waugh/Katy Carmen
Hogg Robinson Group
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 312623
Email: laurie.waugh@hrgworldwide.com
Leah Phelps/Rowan
Euro RSCG Biss Lancaster
Tel: +44 (0) 207 467 9200
Email: blhrg@bisslancaster.com
Notes to Editors:
Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is the award-winning international corporate travel services company. Founded in 1845, HRG has over 60 years’ specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate service interests include owned or controlled corporate travel operations in 25 of the key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to over 100 countries.
Totally committed to a value offering for clients, HRG offers a comprehensive range of corporate travel services including Corporate Travel Management, Consulting, Events & Meetings Management and Sports as well as Expense Management through its Spendvision operation.