---
title: "QUB/2524/24 Contract for Northern Ireland Tour Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046f9e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2024-06-13"
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# QUB/2524/24 Contract for Northern Ireland Tour Operator

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f9e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "QUB/2524/24 Contract for Northern Ireland Tour Operator" was initiated by Queen's University Belfast. The procurement process, now in the award stage, aimed to secure a service provider who could deliver impactful tourism and cultural experiences for university groups in Northern Ireland. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The deadline for submissions was not specified. The contract, valued at £350,000 GBP, was signed on 13th June 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for experienced Northern Ireland Tour Operators specializing in providing comprehensive tourism and cultural experiences to university groups. Businesses offering end-to-end planning and delivery services for such experiences are well-suited to compete for this contract. Service providers with a track record of delivering immersive and professional programming in Northern Ireland are likely to have a competitive advantage in securing this contract from Queen's University Belfast.

## Notice

The University invites tenders from experienced Northern Ireland Tour Operators who will provide end-to-end planning and delivery of impactful and immersive tourism and cultural experiences for university groups.The North America team at Queen's has overarching responsibility for delivering the University's international student recruitment targets and servicing a wide variety of university partnerships in Canada and the USA. A number of these partners send large groups of students or staff to Queen's and Belfast for programming and cultural immersion throughout the academic year. The University is keen to ensure professional delivery of Northern Ireland cultural programming and touring for partner institutions through the appointment of a Tour Operator.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University invites tenders from experienced Northern Ireland Tour Operators who will provide end-to-end planning and delivery of impactful and immersive tourism and cultural experiences for university groups.The North America team at Queen's has overarching responsibility for delivering the University's international student recruitment targets and servicing a wide variety of university partnerships in Canada and the USA. A number of these partners send large groups of students or staff to Queen's and Belfast for programming and cultural immersion throughout the academic year. The University is keen to ensure professional delivery of Northern Ireland cultural programming and touring for partner institutions through the appointment of a Tour Operator.

Options: 2 years, with options to extend by up to a further 36 months.

### Procurement Information

One tender was received in response to the Open procedure, however, the bidder was unable to meet the minimum selection criteria and was deemed to be non-compliant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018269-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRACK TOURS IRELAND; BRACK TOURS NORTHERN IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
- 63511000 - Organisation of package tours
- 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services
- 63514000 - Tourist guide services
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2024 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018269-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

## Provenance

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