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title: "Student Group Travel Services"
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# Student Group Travel Services

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a3427e-8f1d-418b-851e-439dea14aa6d

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## Summary

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for their "Student Group Travel Services" tender, classified under the CPV code 63516000, for travel management services. This tender was part of a call-off from a framework agreement, utilising a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £720,000, covers UK and International Air, Rail and Hotel/Hostel services, Ferry services, Eurostar, and International Vehicle Hire, including tours and additional added value. The procurement process was finalized on 6 November 2024, with the contract period running from 1 September 2024 to 1 September 2026. The services are primarily targeted at Coventry University, located in Coventry (CV15FB), England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive group travel solutions. SMEs are particularly suitable to compete, as evidenced by the award to NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A STUDYLINK TOURS, a company based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Businesses providing innovative travel solutions and efficient travel logistics management can leverage this contract to increase their market presence and enhance their service offerings in the academic sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar institutions.

## Notice

Requirement for a Travel provider to cover Student Group Travel Services covering UK and International Air, Rail and Hotel/Hostel services; Ferry services; eurostar; International Vehicle Hire: Group Travel Services including tours and additional added value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1faf4c6-7a78-4fbb-8f05-e7ae7245a552 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED T/A STUDYLINK TOURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1faf4c6-7a78-4fbb-8f05-e7ae7245a552
- 2 Dec 2024 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1faf4c6-7a78-4fbb-8f05-e7ae7245a552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1faf4c6-7a78-4fbb-8f05-e7ae7245a552
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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