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. 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.