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UOW608 - Student Travel - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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31 Jan 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has concluded the procurement process for the UOW608 - Student Travel contract under the award stage. This tender relates to the provision of student travel services and is classified under the travel and travel management services categories. The framework contract is facilitated by SUPC and covers wide-reaching locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and various international regions, with a central postal code in WR2 6AJ, Worcester. The procurement method utilised is a selective restricted procedure. Key dates include the contract period from 1st September 2024 to 1st September 2027. The awarded contract was published on 31st January 2025, with an estimated value of GBP 350,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel services, particularly those offering comprehensive travel management solutions for large educational institutions. The contract, awarded to STA Travel LTD and Studylink (part of the NST Travel Group Ltd), indicates a preference for providers capable of managing extensive travel logistics across diverse geographic locations. Businesses experienced in handling complex travel requirements and offering competitive, comprehensive travel solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their service portfolio and establishing robust partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Worcester.

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Notice Title

UOW608 - Student Travel - AWARD

Notice Description

University of Worcester will be using the SUPC framework contract for Student travel services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d45c2807-edd8-496f-9827-1588c1011662
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d702d4-68ec-4a30-bc48-f83b177d190f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

STA TRAVEL

STUDYLINK (PART OF THE NST TRAVEL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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