Award

Residential Field Trip

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority under sub-central government classification, is currently in the award stage of a procurement process titled "Residential Field Trip". This process involves services required for a field trip, including access to Constructionarium site's facilities, meals, and accommodation for students and staff. The procurement, valued at £71,514, adopts a direct method below threshold without competition. The successful supplier is Constructionarium Limited, based in Norfolk, with the contract scheduled from 28 March 2026 to 2 April 2026. Key industry classifications include construction-related services.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in construction-related services, particularly those comfortable working below competitive thresholds. Since the procurement approach was direct and below threshold, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Constructionarium Limited could find similar tenders advantageous due to the streamlined process. Businesses active in service delivery to educational or field trip projects, especially those near or capable of servicing the UK regions, would be well-suited to engage in future opportunities with the University of Salford.

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Notice Title

Residential Field Trip

Notice Description

The University of Salford requires access to Constructionarium site and facilities. Meals and accommodation for 98 students and 12 staff for annual residential field trip.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013520-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,514 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTRUCTIONARIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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