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# QU495 - Educational Visits and Learning Outside of the Classroom - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d8efbf4-b735-4bd8-95f8-20f95aaac770

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of 'Educational Visits Adviser' services, aimed at enhancing safety and compliance for outdoor learning activities. This contract, entitled "QU495 - Educational Visits and Learning Outside of the Classroom - AWARD," will commence on 1st October 2021 and run for one year, with a potential extension based on satisfactory performance. The tender period ended on 16th July 2021, and the procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses operating in the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in safety compliance, training, and advisory services related to outdoor learning. Companies with expertise in educational consultancy or those offering related training services are well-suited to engage in such tenders. As the contract aims to ensure the highest safety standards under relevant statutory provisions, it also supports collaboration with experienced consultants in the field, offering potential for both growth and service enhancement in educational practices.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of suitably competent and experienced persons to provide 'Educational Visits Adviser' services in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, relevant statutory provisions, recognised national guidance for the Management of Outdoor Learning, Off-site Visits and Learning Outside the Classroom Activities (OEAP) and BCC Policy and Guidance for Educational Visits and Learning Outside of the Classroom. This contract will be for a 1 year commencing 1st October 2021 until 30th September 2022 with the option of extending by a further year subject to satisfactory performance. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 16th July 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe55a6f-84ee-431f-88db-6ebc663d7b50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAPESTONE OUTDOOR CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80410000 - Various school services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe55a6f-84ee-431f-88db-6ebc663d7b50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe55a6f-84ee-431f-88db-6ebc663d7b50
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

## Provenance

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