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UoS/Student Group Travel/0924

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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09 Dec 2024 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed a procurement process titled "UoS/Student Group Travel/0924" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on travel management services. The procurement involved a lot for student group travel as and when required, with the ability for a contract extension of three years plus an additional 12-month option. The contract, which was awarded on 21 October 2024, was facilitated through a limited procurement method, specifically a call-off from a national framework without prior publication of a call for competition. The main delivery location is within the UKC region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those experienced in handling group travel for educational institutions. NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A StudyLink Tours has been awarded the contract, valued at £160,000, emphasising the lucrative nature of such procurement opportunities. Businesses with the capability to deliver bespoke travel solutions to educational groups, whilst adhering to specific frameworks and requirements, would find similar tenders an essential avenue for growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Title

UoS/Student Group Travel/0924

Notice Description

Student Group Travel

Lot Information

Lot 1

Student Group travel as and when required

Options: 3 years plus 1 x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

Call off from a national framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c59f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039604-2024
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A STUDYLINK TOURS

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