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Overseas School Trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

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24 Jul 2024 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ormiston Academies Trust recently concluded a procurement process for the administration, organisation, and delivery of overseas school trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA). The procurement was categorised under travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services (CPV: 63500000), with a focus on providing services within the United Kingdom (UKG region). This was a direct award contract due to the absence of suitable tenders in response to the initial open procedure. The contract, valued at £846,941, was signed on 20th July 2024 with Halsbury Travel as the awardee. The procurement has now moved to the 'Award' stage, having successfully completed the tender phase.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in educational travel services. Being awarded this contract means providing a comprehensive service package that includes travel arrangements, tour management, and support services for school trips abroad. Companies with proven experience in the educational tourism sector and the ability to manage large-scale, long-term contracts will find this particularly beneficial. Halsbury Travel’s successful bid demonstrates the potential for similar companies to compete effectively in this domain, securing substantial contracts that contribute to business expansion and market leadership in educational travel services.

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Notice Title

Overseas School Trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

Notice Description

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, nonselective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We believe in 'aspiration beyond limits,' that there is nothing our students are not capable of attaining, and 'success beyond measure,' where our students' achievements are judged on more than just exam grades. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed. The intention of the contract is to award to a single supplier, the contract for administering, organising and delivering overseas school trips for OSSMA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, nonselective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We believe in 'aspiration beyond limits,' that there is nothing our students are not capable of attaining, and 'success beyond measure,' where our students' achievements are judged on more than just exam grades. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed. The intention of the contract is to award to a single supplier, the contract for administering, organising and delivering overseas school trips for OSSMA.

Procurement Information

Justified Direct Award Contract on the basis of no tenders in response to Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023109-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£846,941 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement team
Contact Email
procurement@ormistonacademies.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALSBURY TRAVEL

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