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title: "Virtual Study Trips"
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# Virtual Study Trips

Buyer: OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04963b

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## Summary

Oxford Brookes University has finalised a public procurement process titled "Virtual Study Trips". The procurement is classified under "Education and training services" (CPV: 80000000), with a main procurement category of services. The contract, awarded to Austral Education Group, LLC, will facilitate virtual study trips for MSc students at the University, held via Zoom. The contract is estimated to run for three years, including two trips per year involving around 100 students, with an initial value of 150,000 USD. The location of delivery is Oxford, within the region code UKJ14. The purchase method used was limited, due to specific requirements that could only be met by the chosen supplier without prior competition.

This initiative presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in experiential learning, virtual education services, and educational technology tailored to higher education. Companies with expertise in Education and training services, particularly those offering innovative virtual interaction solutions, would find this tender well-suited. Given the focus on integrating theory with practical experience, businesses that can offer unique global perspectives and high-quality virtual engagement will be competitive candidates for such tenders.

## Notice

Students will be having the virtual study trips delivered to them. This trip is open to any MSc student at OBBS. All interactions are via Zoom. Leaders and managers from various organisations from around the world are contracted to meet our students and give them an insight into how theory can be implemented into practice. This initiative is in line with our strategy to enhance experiential learning at OBBS. Cost of contract may alter due to number of virtual trips and student numbers over the years. It has been estimated on 2 trips a year of around 100 students based on a 3 year contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Students will be having the virtual study trips delivered to them. This trip is open to any MSc student at OBBS. All interactions are via Zoom. Leaders and managers from various organisations from around the world are contracted to meet our students and give them an insight into how theory can be implemented into practice. This initiative is in line with our strategy to enhance experiential learning at OBBS. Additional information: Cost of contract may alter due to number of virtual trips and student numbers over the years. It has been estimated on 2 trips a year of around 100 students based on a 3 year contract.

### Procurement Information

We have done extensive research (online searches, travel management company guidance, sector discussions, etc) to find alternative suppliers that can provide the virtual trips that we require for our MSC students and have been unable to find another supplier that has engaged and is willing to / can provide the services we require.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027536-2024 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 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 | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 0BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Churchill |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUSTRAL EDUCATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027536-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brookes.ac.uk

## Provenance

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