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Student Travel - Trip to Faro

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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16 Feb 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Student Travel - Trip to Faro," under the industry category of Travel agency and similar services (CPV code 63510000). This procurement involved the coordination of a student trip from Portsmouth, taking place in April 2026, including flights and accommodation for approximately 45 passengers. The contract, valued at £36,760, was executed using a limited procurement method, awarding the contract without the prior publication of a call for competition under the UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2. The winning bidder, Study link Tours UK Ltd, was selected as a direct award under this framework, indicating a targeted and streamlined procurement approach.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in travel and accommodation services, as it is a substantial engagement involving international student travel logistics. Companies with capabilities in organising educational group trips, offering comprehensive travel solutions, or providing competitive pricing for group travel would be ideally positioned to benefit from similar contracts. Such opportunities allow businesses to expand their services to academic institutions and tap into a niche market segment that requires specialised travel arrangements. Engaging with educational bodies can lead to potential future collaborations and contracts within the higher education travel sector.

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Notice Title

Student Travel - Trip to Faro

Notice Description

The University has awarded a call of contract for the supply of Services for a single student trip to Faro, Portugal which takes place in April 2026. To include Flights and accommodation This is a call off contract under UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of services for a single student trip to Faro, Portugal, which takes place in April 2026. To include Flights and accommodation for around 45 Passengers. Final numbers to be determined at order point. Additional information: The University has selected to Direct award under UKUPC Framework PFB4053 SU to the highest ranked supplier under Lot 2 Student group travel.

Procurement Information

This is a call off contract under UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013821-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Sarah McGrady
Contact Email
sarah.mcgrady@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2EG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDY LINK TOURS

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