Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace
Portsmouth
PO1 2EG
Contact
Sarah McGrady
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ31 - Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
(OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd3
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Student Travel - Trip to Faro
Reference number
25-601
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University has awarded a call of contract for the supply of Services for a single student trip to Faro, Portugal which takes place in April 2026. To include Flights and accommodation
This is a call off contract under UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £36,760
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Main site or place of performance
Portsmouth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of services for a single student trip to Faro, Portugal, which takes place in April 2026. To include Flights and accommodation for around 45 Passengers. Final numbers to be determined at order point.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The University has selected to Direct award under UKUPC Framework PFB4053 SU to the highest ranked supplier under Lot 2 Student group travel.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a call off contract under UKUPC Travel Management Services Framework PFB4053SU Lot 2
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Study link Tours UK Ltd
Blackpool
FY45LW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Study link Tours UK Ltd
02665024
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £36,760
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Study link UK is part of NST Travel Group Ltd.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO1 2EG
Country
United Kingdom