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title: "International Study Tour 2026 -Toulouse"
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# International Study Tour 2026 -Toulouse

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea7c

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## Summary

Cardiff University has completed the awarding of a contract titled "International Study Tour 2026 – Toulouse" under a limited procurement process. The contract pertains to the services industry, specifically supporting and auxiliary transport services, and travel agency services. Cardiff University, located in Cardiff, UK, utilised a direct award approach to select NST Travel Group Limited, based in Blackpool, UK, due to their expertise in educational group travel. The contract covers activities in March 2026, with key project dates listed between the 23rd and 27th of March. The procurement adhered to Welsh devolved regulations and was based on a single bid, reflecting the limited competition nature of the procurement method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in educational travel and related services. Businesses with robust risk management frameworks, including compliance with ABTA and ATOL standards and offerings like carbon offsetting, are well-positioned to benefit. Such opportunities align with businesses focused on providing immersive learning experiences through travel, which aligns with educational objectives in academic curriculums. This contract highlights the importance of maintaining quality, continuity of service, and securing competitive rates, making it an attractive prospect for companies with established relationships in the educational travel sector.

## Notice

This Procurement Plan outlines the rationale and process for awarding a direct contract to StudyLink Tours for the provision of an International Study Tour to Toulouse in March 2026. The tour is designed to support Cardiff University's educational objectives by providing students with an immersive international learning experience aligned with their academic curriculum. StudyLink Tours has been selected due to its proven expertise in organizing educational group travel, compliance with ABTA and ATOL financial protection standards, and robust risk management framework, including audited accommodation and transport providers. The supplier offers preferential group rates, sustainability measures such as carbon offsetting, and a dedicated Account Executive to ensure continuity and quality of service. This document details the estimated contract value, key stakeholders, funding arrangements, and risk considerations, ensuring transparency and adherence to Cardiff University's procurement policies. The direct award approach is justified by the specialist nature of the service, the need for continuity, and the time-sensitive nature of securing flights and accommodation at competitive rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077832-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NST TRAVEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077832-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077832-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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