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Cuba Field Trip

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, UK, acted as the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Cuba Field Trip". The process falls under the industry category of travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The contract, which was part of a tender initiative, reached the award stage on 28th October 2025, with the contract itself covering services from 4th to 5th October 2025. The procurement method was direct, employing a below-threshold approach without competition, and the legal basis followed the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation. The main objective of this tender was to secure payment services for a field trip scheduled for April/May 2026, as a component of the Tropical Expedition module (USSK59-15-3).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the travel and tourism sector, particularly those specialising in educational trips and environmentally focused services. A & A Environmental Consultants LLC, a small to medium enterprise based in the United States, was the awarded supplier, highlighting the potential for international businesses to engage in cross-border collaborations with UK institutions. The contract's value amounted to £42,374.16, suggesting significant financial opportunities for suppliers who can efficiently cater to bespoke educational travel requirements. Companies with expertise in managing academic-related travel arrangements and those capable of providing a comprehensive service package would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cuba Field Trip

Notice Description

Payment for Cuba field trip April/May 2026 (Part of Tropical Expedition module (USSK59-15-3)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068894-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£42,374 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

A & A ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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