Bayes MBA Student Elective Trips / International Trips

CITY ST GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

City St George’s, University of London, is actively seeking suppliers to support international trips for Bayes Business School MBA programmes. The procurement is being managed under an Open Procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023, with services required in areas such as programme design, logistics, accommodation, and cultural activities. Divided into two lots: International Consultancy Week and International Electives, the process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 29th June 2026, tender period closing on 17th July 2026, and award decisions expected by 28th August 2026. Contracts will commence on 14th September 2026 and could extend up to a total of five years. The procurement focuses on services suited for travel agency and consultancy categories, primarily located across regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for travel management companies and consultancy services with a strong track record in planning and executing international educational trips. Suitable businesses are those with capacities in logistics coordination, risk management, and student support. The University’s willingness to appoint multiple suppliers per lot opens the door for small and medium enterprises to participate in delivering quality services, evaluated on price, quality, and social value. This is an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to consolidate their presence in the higher education travel services sector while making a significant social impact.

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Notice Title

Bayes MBA Student Elective Trips / International Trips

Notice Description

City St George's, University of London is seeking to appoint supplier(s) to support the delivery of international trips for Bayes Business School MBA programmes. The requirement covers services relating to International Consultancy Week and International Electives, including programme design support, logistics, accommodation, local transport, meals, company visits, speakers, cultural activities, travel risk management, student support, visa guidance, incident response, account management, reporting and related services. The procurement is being conducted as an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The requirement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 - International Consultancy Week Lot 2 - International Electives Tenderers may bid for one or both lots. The University may appoint multiple suppliers per lot, subject to the outcome of the evaluation. The proposed contract term is three years, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to performance, ongoing requirement, value for money and University approval. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Travel-agency%2C-tour-operator-and-tourist-assistance-services./78T72X8JWR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78T72X8JWR

Lot Information

Lot 1 - International Consultancy Week

Lot 1 covers the provision of services to support the delivery of compulsory International Consultancy Week trips for Bayes Business School MBA programmes. Services may include programme planning support, logistics coordination, accommodation, local transport, meals, company and organisation visits, speakers, cultural activities, local partner coordination, travel risk management, incident response, student support, reporting and account management.

Renewal: The initial contract term will be three years. The University reserves the option to extend the contract by up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance, ongoing requirement, value for money and internal University approval. The maximum potential contract term, including extensions, is five years.

Lot 2 - International Electives

Lot 2 covers the provision of services to support the delivery of International Elective trips for Bayes Business School MBA programmes. Services may include programme planning support, logistics coordination, accommodation, local transport, meals, company and organisation visits, speakers, cultural activities, local partner coordination, travel risk management, incident response, student support, reporting and account management across international destinations.

Renewal: The initial contract term will be three years. The University reserves the option to extend the contract by up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance, ongoing requirement, value for money and internal University approval. The maximum potential contract term, including extensions, is five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b479
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055924-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY ST GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 0HB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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