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title: "Overseas School Trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048457"
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buyer: "ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# Overseas School Trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048457

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## Summary

The Ormiston Academies Trust recently concluded a procurement process for the administration, organisation, and delivery of overseas school trips for Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA). The procurement was categorised under travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services (CPV: 63500000), with a focus on providing services within the United Kingdom (UKG region). This was a direct award contract due to the absence of suitable tenders in response to the initial open procedure. The contract, valued at £846,941, was signed on 20th July 2024 with Halsbury Travel as the awardee. The procurement has now moved to the 'Award' stage, having successfully completed the tender phase.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in educational travel services. Being awarded this contract means providing a comprehensive service package that includes travel arrangements, tour management, and support services for school trips abroad. Companies with proven experience in the educational tourism sector and the ability to manage large-scale, long-term contracts will find this particularly beneficial. Halsbury Travel’s successful bid demonstrates the potential for similar companies to compete effectively in this domain, securing substantial contracts that contribute to business expansion and market leadership in educational travel services.

## Notice

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, 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.

### Procurement Information

Justified Direct Award Contract on the basis of no tenders in response to Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023109-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 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 | £846,941 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| 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

- 24 Jul 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023109-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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