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title: "Approved Organisations for School Excursions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646914"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-27"
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# Approved Organisations for School Excursions

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646914

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## Summary

Stirling Council is seeking approved organisations for school excursions through an open tender process, valued at £400,000. The procurement, which aligns with the general public services category, is currently in the contract award stage, with a completion date of 25th August 2021. The tender period was set to close on 11th June 2021, and the contracts have been awarded to suppliers including The Outward Bound Trust, Glencoe Outdoor Centre, and Active Outdoor Pursuits. All activities are to be executed in the Stirling area, enhancing local opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education, tourism, and outdoor activities sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet health and safety standards for excursions. Companies with experience in organising educational trips, providing outdoor activities, or offering related services will be well-positioned to compete for ongoing contracts with Stirling Council. Engaging with this tender can lead to beneficial partnerships and sustained growth within the community and broader regional market.

## Notice

This procurement is concerned with school excursions. School trips are required throughout the year, and we need to ensure the organisations meet the minimum standard for health and safety and insurance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is concerned with school excursions. School trips are required throughout the year, and we need to ensure the organisations meet the minimum standard for health and safety and insurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425619 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2ET |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling West |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE OUTDOOR PURSUITS; GLENCOE OUTDOOR CENTRE; THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425619
- 10 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414104

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414104&idx=3
  10th May 2021 - Appendix B - Agreement Forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414104&idx=4
  10th May 2021 - Appendix C - NISOC Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414104&idx=5
  10th May 2021 - Appendix D - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414104&idx=6
  10th May 2021 - Appendix E - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414104&idx=7
  10th May 2021 - Appendix F - Supplier Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414104&idx=1
  10th May 2021 - Main Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414104&idx=2
  10th May 2021 - Appendix A - Terms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414104
  Approved Organisations for School Excursions - This procurement is concerned with school excursions. School trips are required throughout the year, and we need to ensure the organisations meet the minimum standard for health and safety and insurance.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425619
  Approved Organisations for School Excursions - This procurement is concerned with school excursions. School trips are required throughout the year, and we need to ensure the organisations meet the minimum standard for health and safety and insurance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646914
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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