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29 Jul 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University, located in the UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "ID097 - Overseas Trip," focusing on the industry category of travel agency and tour operator services. The purpose of this annual tender was to arrange study trips overseas, essential for the development of select students and staff through key activities, including collaborative projects with external partners. The tender, which was conducted as a direct procurement under the method "Below threshold - without competition," began with the contracting period from 9th February 2026 to 14th February 2026, and the contract was awarded to SKI BOUND LIMITED, a large supplier involved in the travel industry. This award was finalised on 2nd February 2026, and the related services were intended for the UKG31 region, with no competition due to the procurement's below-threshold status.

This procurement provides substantial prospects for businesses in the travel and tourism sector, particularly those offering travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The direct award method indicates a streamlined process, making it ideally suited for well-established companies with a strong track record and capacity to manage large-scale travel arrangements. Businesses with expertise in organising educational trips and those capable of collaborating with educational institutions can significantly benefit from such opportunities, contributing to their growth and expansion in the educational travel market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID097 - Overseas Trip

Notice Description

Birmingham City University requires select students and staff to go on a study trip overseas. The trip is an annual event and a key part of students' development. During it a number of key activities are undertaken with external partners including photography projects. Supplier is sister company of Ski Bound: Travelbound.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d636
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071601-2026
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
£67,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKI BOUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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