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title: "Overseas School Trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy"
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# Overseas School Trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fefaec1-abf6-4165-bf49-4722a4481c4e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Overseas School Trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy," managed by Ormiston Academies Trust, has completed the award stage. The procurement aimed to find a single supplier to administer, organise and deliver overseas school trips for OSSMA, and the contract has been awarded to Halsbury Travel. The procurement process followed a limited method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication and falls under the industry category "Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services." The contract, valued at £846,941, will start on 1st August 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2028. Key locations for the delivery of services include the West Midlands region, providing ample opportunity for businesses in this locality.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in travel and tour operations, especially those experienced in educational trips. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, providing they can manage large-scale projects. Winning such contracts not only offers financial benefits but also enhances company reputation and opens doors for future opportunities in the education sector.

## Notice

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a nondenominational, nonselective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We believe in 'aspiration beyond limits,' that there is nothing our students are not capable of attaining, and 'success beyond measure,' where our students' achievements are judged on more than just exam grades. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed. The intention of the contract is to award to a single supplier, the contract for administering, organising and delivering overseas school trips for OSSMA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac5bfce-b9ce-4655-8f67-988261a88088 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £846,941 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £846,941 |
| 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 | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALSBURY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac5bfce-b9ce-4655-8f67-988261a88088

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac5bfce-b9ce-4655-8f67-988261a88088
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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