---
title: "Educational Visits Advisory Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673de"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673de.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Educational Visits Advisory Service

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673de

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## Summary

Salford City Council is preparing for the "Educational Visits Advisory Service" procurement, covering the educational and training services sector. This planned tender aims to offer schools in the United Kingdom transparent service information and clear terms. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled milestone for a market engagement questionnaire due by 15 April 2026. Located in Manchester, Salford City Council operates as a sub-central government public authority, providing an opportunity for interested parties to complete the engagement through specified channels. The contract is anticipated to commence from 30 April 2026 and will run until 30 April 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as stipulated in the procurement suitability requirements. The advisory service contract will be conducted under a "light touch" regime, focusing on providing comprehensive educational support to schools. With a contract value of £37,000, smaller enterprises specialising in education and training services will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their portfolio. The strategic involvement of Salford City Council and the transparent service and charging arrangements offer a promising avenue for businesses poised to contribute to educational enhancement within the region.

## Notice

The educational visits advisory service is offered to provides schools with clear service information, transparent charging arrangements, understandable terms and conditions and contact details.

### Planning Information

Microsoft word questionnaire to be completed via the chest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027335-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027335-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027331-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027335-2026
  25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027331-2026
  25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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