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Margam Field trip - October 2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2025 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has concluded a public procurement process titled "Margam Field trip - October 2025," categorized under travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The procurement process was completed in the Bristol area (postal code BS16 1QY) and involved the provision of services for a field trip to Margam. The tender stage is complete, with key dates including the tender period ending on 19th December 2024, and the contract period spanning from 20th December 2024 to 31st October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like travel agencies and tour operators specialising in educational trips and tours. The contract, awarded to FSC Margam Discovery Centre, showcases the potential for suppliers to engage in long-term partnerships with academic institutions such as the University of the West of England. SMEs with experience in providing comprehensive travel and tour services tailored to educational needs would find such opportunities particularly lucrative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Margam Field trip - October 2025

Notice Description

Margam Field trip - October 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cd5e044-0938-4b5c-8b68-336a66e82783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2297ab-9c9b-4fc9-bfa4-e85f6d9e13db
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,115 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,115 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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

FSC MARGAM DISCOVERY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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