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Virtual Study Trips

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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29 Aug 2024 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University has finalised a public procurement process titled "Virtual Study Trips". The procurement is classified under "Education and training services" (CPV: 80000000), with a main procurement category of services. The contract, awarded to Austral Education Group, LLC, will facilitate virtual study trips for MSc students at the University, held via Zoom. The contract is estimated to run for three years, including two trips per year involving around 100 students, with an initial value of 150,000 USD. The location of delivery is Oxford, within the region code UKJ14. The purchase method used was limited, due to specific requirements that could only be met by the chosen supplier without prior competition.

This initiative presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in experiential learning, virtual education services, and educational technology tailored to higher education. Companies with expertise in Education and training services, particularly those offering innovative virtual interaction solutions, would find this tender well-suited. Given the focus on integrating theory with practical experience, businesses that can offer unique global perspectives and high-quality virtual engagement will be competitive candidates for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Virtual Study Trips

Notice Description

Students will be having the virtual study trips delivered to them. This trip is open to any MSc student at OBBS. All interactions are via Zoom. Leaders and managers from various organisations from around the world are contracted to meet our students and give them an insight into how theory can be implemented into practice. This initiative is in line with our strategy to enhance experiential learning at OBBS. Cost of contract may alter due to number of virtual trips and student numbers over the years. It has been estimated on 2 trips a year of around 100 students based on a 3 year contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Students will be having the virtual study trips delivered to them. This trip is open to any MSc student at OBBS. All interactions are via Zoom. Leaders and managers from various organisations from around the world are contracted to meet our students and give them an insight into how theory can be implemented into practice. This initiative is in line with our strategy to enhance experiential learning at OBBS. Additional information: Cost of contract may alter due to number of virtual trips and student numbers over the years. It has been estimated on 2 trips a year of around 100 students based on a 3 year contract.

Procurement Information

We have done extensive research (online searches, travel management company guidance, sector discussions, etc) to find alternative suppliers that can provide the virtual trips that we require for our MSC students and have been unable to find another supplier that has engaged and is willing to / can provide the services we require.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04963b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027536-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

39162110 - Teaching supplies

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 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
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Vicky Badger
Contact Email
vbadger@brookes.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441 865647556

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUSTRAL EDUCATION GROUP

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