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title: "Accommodation for Compulsory 1st Year Undergraduate Fieldtrip, School of Geography"
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# Accommodation for Compulsory 1st Year Undergraduate Fieldtrip, School of Geography

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac0dcf66-6480-4731-b452-b1249067cc11

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## Summary

The procurement process for accommodation services is led by the University of Nottingham, targeting a requirement for accommodation for approximately 200 first-year undergraduate students and 10 staff members during a week-long field trip. This tender, titled "Accommodation for Compulsory 1st Year Undergraduate Fieldtrip, School of Geography," falls within the education sector and is located in the North West of England. The process has reached the award stage as of 29th January 2022, following a single tender action procurement method. The total contract value is £39,959.68, and the procurement period concluded on 28th January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the accommodation and hospitality industry, particularly those catering to educational groups. Companies that can provide safe and secure lodging with quick access to diverse educational sites, as well as sufficient teaching facilities, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the suitability designation of this tender, highlighting the potential for growth in providing specialised accommodations for academic purposes.

## Notice

This week-long fieldtrip requires accommodation for c. 200 students and 10 staff. To the best of our knowledge, Blencathra Field Study Centre (FSC) is the only provider of accommodation for "educational groups" that can meet this requirement in the Lake District whilst also providing: * quick and easy access in all weather conditions to the diverse range of sites that are used for teaching during the fieldtrip; * a safe and secure environment in which student well-being can be ensured 24 hours a day; * the range of teaching rooms (nine) needed to deliver the fieldtrip and associated learning outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d853225f-39a9-457d-be4c-deb3f68cb347 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2022 - 29 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,959 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLENCATHRA FSC - LAKE DISTRICT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d853225f-39a9-457d-be4c-deb3f68cb347

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d853225f-39a9-457d-be4c-deb3f68cb347
  22nd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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