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title: "Cuba Field Trip"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d513"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Cuba Field Trip

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d513

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, UK, acted as the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Cuba Field Trip". The process falls under the industry category of travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The contract, which was part of a tender initiative, reached the award stage on 28th October 2025, with the contract itself covering services from 4th to 5th October 2025. The procurement method was direct, employing a below-threshold approach without competition, and the legal basis followed the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation. The main objective of this tender was to secure payment services for a field trip scheduled for April/May 2026, as a component of the Tropical Expedition module (USSK59-15-3).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the travel and tourism sector, particularly those specialising in educational trips and environmentally focused services. A & A Environmental Consultants LLC, a small to medium enterprise based in the United States, was the awarded supplier, highlighting the potential for international businesses to engage in cross-border collaborations with UK institutions. The contract's value amounted to £42,374.16, suggesting significant financial opportunities for suppliers who can efficiently cater to bespoke educational travel requirements. Companies with expertise in managing academic-related travel arrangements and those capable of providing a comprehensive service package would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Payment for Cuba field trip April/May 2026 (Part of Tropical Expedition module (USSK59-15-3)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068894-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,374 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A & A ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068894-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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