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Provision of field trip to Madagascar

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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14 May 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of field trip to Madagascar," categorised under services. The process was initiated in compliance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, and the contract ran from 25th April 2025 to 10th May 2025 with a gross value of £30,898.87. The field trip specifically benefits the Bristol-based institution, encompassing travel agency and tour operator services. The tender reached the contract award stage and was awarded to SADABE Madagascar, a supplier from Ivato, Madagascar, indicating a successful execution of a below threshold procurement method.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in travel, tours, and tourism services, aligning with SMEs' capabilities to offer niche and comprehensive travel solutions. Companies in these sectors can aim for competitive offers, delivering tailored services for educational trips, similar to SADABE Madagascar's involvement. Additionally, businesses that engage in international collaborations, specifically between the UK and regions like Madagascar, can leverage such tenders to enhance their profile and gain valuable contract experience, fostering business growth and expansion into new markets.

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Notice Title

Provision of field trip to Madagascar

Notice Description

Provision of field trip for students and staff in Madagascar (25/04/25 to 10/05/25)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051336
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021304-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£25,749 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 10 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SADABE MADAGASCAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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