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Award of NYC Trip - ICHS 2026

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Award of NYC Trip - ICHS 2026" was conducted by West Lothian Council, with the final award being made on 9th March 2026. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically covering travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The award stage has been concluded, and the contract is active as of 3rd September 2026. The trip, involving a 6-day, 4-night journey from Edinburgh to New York City for Tartan Week, was awarded to Diverse School Travel at a contract value of £9,510. The main procurement activities include flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, and local tours. The procurement method was streamlined, with the tender initially starting in the summer, specifically on 4th August 2026, in Livingston, UK.

This tender creates expansive opportunities for businesses in the travel and tourism sector, particularly those specialising in educational and group travel packages. With a focus on student tours, businesses that can offer competitive pricing for group travel arrangements, inclusive of flights, accommodation, and local attractions, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract demonstrates an opportunity for growth for travel agencies and tour operators capable of facilitating international travel itineraries for small groups. Furthermore, businesses with expertise in organising travel for special cultural events such as Tartan Week can leverage their specialised knowledge to deliver competitive bids in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Award of NYC Trip - ICHS 2026

Notice Description

Trip for 6 days/4 nights from Edinburgh to New York City for Tartan Week.Departing Tues 7th April 2026 returning Sun 12th April.3 students 1 adult.To include flights, transfers, accommodation and meals. Tours/local attractions as part of package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,510 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

AGRICAR

COLUMBA 1400

COMPUTACENTER (UK

DECATHLON

DIVERSE SCHOOL TRAVEL

DWF

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

LEATHAN TAXIS

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

METADATAWORKS

PANDAPRINT

PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS

VENESKY BROWN

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