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title: "Student Travel - Trip to Faro"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Student Travel - Trip to Faro

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654d4

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Student Travel - Trip to Faro," under the industry category of Travel agency and similar services (CPV code 63510000). This procurement involved the coordination of a student trip from Portsmouth, taking place in April 2026, including flights and accommodation for approximately 45 passengers. The contract, valued at £36,760, was executed using a limited procurement method, awarding the contract without the prior publication of a call for competition under the UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2. The winning bidder, Study link Tours UK Ltd, was selected as a direct award under this framework, indicating a targeted and streamlined procurement approach.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in travel and accommodation services, as it is a substantial engagement involving international student travel logistics. Companies with capabilities in organising educational group trips, offering comprehensive travel solutions, or providing competitive pricing for group travel would be ideally positioned to benefit from similar contracts. Such opportunities allow businesses to expand their services to academic institutions and tap into a niche market segment that requires specialised travel arrangements. Engaging with educational bodies can lead to potential future collaborations and contracts within the higher education travel sector.

## Notice

The University has awarded a call of contract for the supply of Services for a single student trip to Faro, Portugal which takes place in April 2026. To include Flights and accommodation This is a call off contract under UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of services for a single student trip to Faro, Portugal, which takes place in April 2026. To include Flights and accommodation for around 45 Passengers. Final numbers to be determined at order point. Additional information: The University has selected to Direct award under UKUPC Framework PFB4053 SU to the highest ranked supplier under Lot 2 Student group travel.

### Procurement Information

This is a call off contract under UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013821-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDY LINK TOURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013821-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk

## Provenance

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