--- title: "Overseas Educational Travel Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-21" --- # Overseas Educational Travel Services Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage for a tender concerning the provision of Overseas Educational Travel Services, with a specific focus on supporting school trips for Edinburgh primary and secondary schools. The contract will cater to educational visits within Europe and potentially beyond. Key services include itinerary design, transportation management, and travel risk assessments. This process, intended for services in the general public services industry category, is set to further progress, with future notices expected around 1st October 2026. The procurement is being organised under the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024, providing a structured approach to ensure fair and compliant tendering. This upcoming tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational travel, particularly those experienced in handling group travel for schools. Companies equipped with robust safety management systems, valid ATOL protection, and compliance with relevant statutory requirements will find a competitive edge. The involvement with the Council's school estate across Edinburgh could position such service providers for growth within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio in complex travel arrangements and cultural engagements for young learners. Adaptation to regulatory protocols and possession of appropriate insurance cover are essential to successfully bid for this service contract. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council is publishing this Prior Information Notice to advise the market of its intention to tender a contract for the provision of Overseas Educational Travel Services and to invite engagement from suitably qualified and experienced providers ahead of a formal procurement exercise. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The services will support overseas curriculum-linked trips and educational visits undertaken by pupils attending Edinburgh primary and secondary schools. The scope is expected to include: End-to-end itinerary design, coordination, and management for overseas school trips Booking and management of transport (air, rail, and coach as appropriate) Sourcing and quality assurance of accommodation suitable for school groups Organisation of excursions, cultural visits, and curriculum-linked activities Preparation of destination-specific risk assessments and travel safety documentation Arrangement of appropriate travel insurance covering pupils, accompanying staff, and supervisors 24-hour in-trip emergency support and crisis management capability Compliance with all relevant child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements applicable in Scotland Trips will be principally within Europe, though the contract may also accommodate occasional longer-haul visits. The City of Edinburgh Council operates a sizeable school estate of over 100 primary and secondary schools across the city. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560623 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services - 60400000 - Air transport services - 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services - 63511000 - Organisation of package tours ## Release History - 21 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560623 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560623 Overseas Educational Travel Services - The City of Edinburgh Council is publishing this Prior Information Notice to advise the market of its intention to tender a contract for the provision of Overseas Educational Travel Services and to invite engagement from suitably qualified and experienced providers ahead of a formal procurement exercise. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832866 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832866 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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