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title: "ID097 - Overseas Trip"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d636"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# ID097 - Overseas Trip

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d636

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## Summary

Birmingham City University, located in the UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "ID097 - Overseas Trip," focusing on the industry category of travel agency and tour operator services. The purpose of this annual tender was to arrange study trips overseas, essential for the development of select students and staff through key activities, including collaborative projects with external partners. The tender, which was conducted as a direct procurement under the method "Below threshold - without competition," began with the contracting period from 9th February 2026 to 14th February 2026, and the contract was awarded to SKI BOUND LIMITED, a large supplier involved in the travel industry. This award was finalised on 2nd February 2026, and the related services were intended for the UKG31 region, with no competition due to the procurement's below-threshold status.

This procurement provides substantial prospects for businesses in the travel and tourism sector, particularly those offering travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The direct award method indicates a streamlined process, making it ideally suited for well-established companies with a strong track record and capacity to manage large-scale travel arrangements. Businesses with expertise in organising educational trips and those capable of collaborating with educational institutions can significantly benefit from such opportunities, contributing to their growth and expansion in the educational travel market.

## Notice

Birmingham City University requires select students and staff to go on a study trip overseas. The trip is an annual event and a key part of students' development. During it a number of key activities are undertaken with external partners including photography projects. Supplier is sister company of Ski Bound: Travelbound.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071601-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKI BOUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071601-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071601-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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