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STA-26031 Geography Field Trip Flights and accomodation

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to Geography field trip flights and accommodation services, orchestrated by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College located in Egham, United Kingdom. Categorised under travel-related services (CPV code 63500000), this contract has reached the award stage and was completed via a direct award to TUI UK Limited, a supplier based in Luton, United Kingdom. The contract began on 17 February 2027 and will conclude on 24 February 2027, with a signed value of £58,855. This procurement was undertaken without competition, as it fell below the threshold as per the legal framework established under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the travel and tourism industry, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive travel logistics, including flights and accommodation packages for educational purposes. Companies similar to TUI UK Limited, with expertise in organising group trips and capable of providing value within budget constraints, would be well-suited to tap into this contract type. The direct award nature of this procurement illustrates potential pathways for businesses to engage with public authorities on specialised projects, paving the way for expanded presence in the public sector travel services market.

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Notice Title

STA-26031 Geography Field Trip Flights and accomodation

Notice Description

Awarded to TUI UK & Ireland (Thomson) for Geography field trip flights and accommodation via a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067527
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027936-2026
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
Large

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
£58,855 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2027 - 24 Feb 2027 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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