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Logistics for Egypt Field Trip

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has successfully awarded a contract for the logistics of an Egypt field trip as part of its Tropical Expedition module. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically travel management services, with a total value of £29,755. Dive 90 Limited has been selected as the supplier through a bespoke procurement method referred to as "Other - BVS." The procurement process culminated in the award stage, with the contract period set between 7th March and 8th March 2026. This initiative supports academic endeavours by coordinating accommodation, food, activities, and visas for participants travelling in May 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for SMEs specialised in travel logistics and management to collaborate with educational institutions and gain exposure in organising international field courses. The procurement process is particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises due to its scale and specific requirements. Businesses focusing on comprehensive travel services, including coordinating accommodation and visas, will find this project aligns with their expertise and offers potential for further engagements within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Logistics for Egypt Field Trip

Notice Description

All in country logistics (accommodation, food, activities, visas) for Egypt field course (as part of Tropical Expedition module, USSK59-15-3) for students/staff in May 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9182be64-e03c-4c87-9316-5b1f9595d507
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b1f824-7f9d-488c-a84a-c5bd3c0cb43c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BVS
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
£29,755 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVE 90

Further Information

Notice Documents

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