Planning

Educational Visits Advisory Service

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:28

Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is preparing for the "Educational Visits Advisory Service" procurement, covering the educational and training services sector. This planned tender aims to offer schools in the United Kingdom transparent service information and clear terms. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled milestone for a market engagement questionnaire due by 15 April 2026. Located in Manchester, Salford City Council operates as a sub-central government public authority, providing an opportunity for interested parties to complete the engagement through specified channels. The contract is anticipated to commence from 30 April 2026 and will run until 30 April 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as stipulated in the procurement suitability requirements. The advisory service contract will be conducted under a "light touch" regime, focusing on providing comprehensive educational support to schools. With a contract value of £37,000, smaller enterprises specialising in education and training services will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their portfolio. The strategic involvement of Salford City Council and the transparent service and charging arrangements offer a promising avenue for businesses poised to contribute to educational enhancement within the region.

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Notice Title

Educational Visits Advisory Service

Notice Description

The educational visits advisory service is offered to provides schools with clear service information, transparent charging arrangements, understandable terms and conditions and contact details.

Planning Information

Microsoft word questionnaire to be completed via the chest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027335-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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