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Logistics to Madagascar.

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, was titled "Logistics to Madagascar." This contract falls under the services industry category and involves logistics and facilitation of a tropical expedition to Madagascar. As of March 24, 2026, this process has reached the award stage, with SADABE Madagascar being named as the supplier. The procurement was completed without competition, as it was below the threshold, with the contract period spanning March 3 to March 4, 2026. The contract was signed on March 2, 2026, amounting to £39,694.43, with a gross value of £47,633.32.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in travel services, specifically those with experience in facilitating logistics for tropical regions. SMEs with expertise in travel services, particularly those capable of supporting logistical requirements for expeditions, may find this contract appealing. SADABE Madagascar, a small and medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar SMEs to engage with the University of the West of England in direct procurement opportunities in the future. Businesses equipped to handle such specialized logistics can explore similar opportunities with public authorities operating below the competitive threshold.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Logistics to Madagascar.

Notice Description

Logistics and facilitation of tropical expedition to Madagascar.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026928-2026
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

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,694 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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