---
title: "Award of NYC Trip - ICHS 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825314"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Award of NYC Trip - ICHS 2026

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825314

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Award of NYC Trip - ICHS 2026" was conducted by West Lothian Council, with the final award being made on 9th March 2026. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically covering travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The award stage has been concluded, and the contract is active as of 3rd September 2026. The trip, involving a 6-day, 4-night journey from Edinburgh to New York City for Tartan Week, was awarded to Diverse School Travel at a contract value of £9,510. The main procurement activities include flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, and local tours. The procurement method was streamlined, with the tender initially starting in the summer, specifically on 4th August 2026, in Livingston, UK.

This tender creates expansive opportunities for businesses in the travel and tourism sector, particularly those specialising in educational and group travel packages. With a focus on student tours, businesses that can offer competitive pricing for group travel arrangements, inclusive of flights, accommodation, and local attractions, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract demonstrates an opportunity for growth for travel agencies and tour operators capable of facilitating international travel itineraries for small groups. Furthermore, businesses with expertise in organising travel for special cultural events such as Tartan Week can leverage their specialised knowledge to deliver competitive bids in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Trip for 6 days/4 nights from Edinburgh to New York City for Tartan Week.Departing Tues 7th April 2026 returning Sun 12th April.3 students 1 adult.To include flights, transfers, accommodation and meals. Tours/local attractions as part of package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551256 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,510 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NHS FIFE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY12 0SU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ; AGRICAR; COLUMBA 1400; COMPUTACENTER (UK; DECATHLON; DIVERSE SCHOOL TRAVEL; DWF; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; LEATHAN TAXIS; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; METADATAWORKS; PANDAPRINT; PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:45 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551256

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.com

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