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Student Group Travel Services

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for their "Student Group Travel Services" tender, classified under the CPV code 63516000, for travel management services. This tender was part of a call-off from a framework agreement, utilising a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £720,000, covers UK and International Air, Rail and Hotel/Hostel services, Ferry services, Eurostar, and International Vehicle Hire, including tours and additional added value. The procurement process was finalized on 6 November 2024, with the contract period running from 1 September 2024 to 1 September 2026. The services are primarily targeted at Coventry University, located in Coventry (CV15FB), England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive group travel solutions. SMEs are particularly suitable to compete, as evidenced by the award to NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A STUDYLINK TOURS, a company based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Businesses providing innovative travel solutions and efficient travel logistics management can leverage this contract to increase their market presence and enhance their service offerings in the academic sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Student Group Travel Services

Notice Description

Requirement for a Travel provider to cover Student Group Travel Services covering UK and International Air, Rail and Hotel/Hostel services; Ferry services; eurostar; International Vehicle Hire: Group Travel Services including tours and additional added value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a3427e-8f1d-418b-851e-439dea14aa6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1faf4c6-7a78-4fbb-8f05-e7ae7245a552
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A STUDYLINK TOURS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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