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School Tour

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for services related to a School Tour for the APEX 2100 preseason Rugby Tour. This procurement process, which has now reached its completion stage, was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and is set to end on 8th June 2026. Located in Exeter, UK, the procurement falls under the category of travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services, aligning with the industry code 63500000. The award was made on 10th February 2026, and the awarded contract holds a gross value of £47,019 GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the travel and tourism industry, especially those offering specialised services in sports travel. The procurement was awarded to Living With The Lions Sports Travel Ltd, an SME well-suited to meet the needs of educational and sporting organisations seeking tailored travel solutions. Companies in this sector with expertise in managing comprehensive travel arrangements for large groups and possessing a keen understanding of client-specific requirements are likely to benefit from such contracts, positioning themselves as preferred suppliers in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Tour

Notice Description

School Tour for the APEX 2100 preseason Rugby Tour

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011716-2026
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
£47,019 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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 EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVING WITH THE LIONS SPORTS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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