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17 Jul 2026 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, a UK sub-central government public authority, has completed the contracting process for a "Cadet Trip to USA". The procurement, initiated as a tender under the reference JCPS0959, spans the services industry, specifically in travel agency and tour operator services. The procurement method was below threshold with limited competition, leading to the award being finalised on 17th July 2026. The successful contract for this cadet travel initiative will commence on 27th October 2026 and run until 5th November 2026, with the selected supplier being HAYS TRAVEL LIMITED, a large-scale entity based in Sunderland, UK. The contract is valued at £32,027 and will cover services across regions UKL16 and UKL21 in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses operating within the travel and tourism sector, especially those providing services related to educational or organisational travel. Large enterprises like HAYS TRAVEL LIMITED, with established infrastructure and experience in handling group travel logistics, are well-suited to fulfil similar requirements. This type of procurement can benefit companies specialising in customising travel experiences and managing international trips, thereby expanding their clientele and operational reach within the competitive travel market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cadet Trip to USA

Notice Description

The Cadets have been awarded funding for

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068009-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£32,027 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2026 - 5 Nov 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTARNAM
Postcode
NP44 3FW
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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