Aviva retains Banks Sadler after competitive tender.

Source:C&IT Mag

Aviva insurance group has retained Banks Sadler as its venue finding agency after a six-way pitch.

Aviva has been working with Banks Sadler since 2007 and the new four-year global deal will continue to be run from the agency’s York office.

Aviva UK operational services travel contracts manager Derick Shaw said: “Aviva awarded Banks Sadler the contract of venue find supplier due to their ability to clearly demonstrate their understanding of our business needs and culture while delivering excellent cost savings and providing quality service across the board.”

He added: “They have worked tirelessly to become an extension of the Aviva team and so we’re very much looking forward to continuing our work together.”

Banks Sadler group sales director Julie Norburn said: “We feel very proud to have retained this contract. The dedicated Aviva team, based in our York office, remains committed and focused to ensure we deliver excellent customer service and excellent cost savings in order to exceed expectations.”