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Cuba Field Trip

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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11 Apr 2022 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cuba Field Trip" was initiated by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England. The contract falls under the category of travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services with a total value of £36,225.40. The procurement method employed was a limited tender, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period closed on 1 March 2022, and the contract commenced on 16 April 2022, concluding on 2 May 2022. The awarding of the contract was published on 11 April 2022, and the successful supplier is KEY TRAVEL LIMITED.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the travel sector, particularly those specialising in educational travel arrangements and group tours. Companies that can provide comprehensive travel agency services, including logistics and customer assistance for field trips, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The public sector's ongoing need for organised travel services suggests a continuous demand, which may benefit businesses ready to offer flexible, reliable solutions in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cuba Field Trip

Notice Description

Payment to Cuba for field trip with Air Europa

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-205a1e31-ad59-4639-b454-6687d09fcf77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2dded78-8d0f-4641-b134-59140c608ff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2022 - 2 May 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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