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Procurement for The Supply of Auschwitz-Birkenau Educational Trip Managed Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 08:56

Award

22 May 2025 at 15:16

Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Procurement for The Supply of Auschwitz-Birkenau Educational Trip Managed Services" was conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender aimed at providing managed services for educational trips to Auschwitz-Birkenau for members of the Counter Terrorism Preparedness (CTP) and Metropolitan Police (MET). The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out using an open procedure method. The process reached its contract award stage by July 2025, when the contract was signed on 21st July 2025. The awarded services are scheduled to be provided from 23rd July 2025 to 22nd July 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029.

This opportunity can significantly enhance business growth for companies within the travel agency industry, particularly those capable of delivering educational tours and logistic management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in customised travel services would find this tender attractive, given the procurement method's openness and the focus on service quality and infrastructure. The contract awarded to Holocaust Awareness Tours Limited exemplifies the suitability of niche service providers in delivering bespoke educational travel experiences. Organisations proficient in managing international travels with cultural and historical significance, coupled with logistical support, stand well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Procurement for The Supply of Auschwitz-Birkenau Educational Trip Managed Services

Notice Description

Educational trips to Auschwitz-Birkenau for CTP and MET employees. This will be a minimum of two trips per year with circa 50 individuals attending each trip.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043325-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE (ON BEHALF OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME)

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

Contact Name
Laura Hurst
Contact Email
commercialmailbox.-clm@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOCAUST AWARENESS TOURS

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