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Travel for field trip to study ecology, biodiversity and conversation in tropical environments.

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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20 Nov 2024 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA has completed the procurement process for providing travel services under the title "Travel for field trip to study ecology, biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments." The procurement falls under the industry categories of air transport services, travel agency and similar services, and transport agency services. The contract, awarded to Destinations, is for organising field courses for university students traveling to Eswatini or Peru to conduct research. This single action tender was initiated on 6th October 2024 and the contract period runs from 7th October 2024 to 6th October 2025. The procurement method was direct, via single tender action below the threshold.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in travel and transport services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive travel solutions including flights, logistics, and related services. Businesses that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also suitable participants. By securing such contracts, businesses can not only expand their portfolio into the education sector but also enhance their experience in facilitating international research projects. The nature of the contract highlights the university's commitment to fostering research in tropical environments, making it an attractive partnership for companies looking to support academic endeavours.

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Notice Title

Travel for field trip to study ecology, biodiversity and conversation in tropical environments.

Notice Description

To provide travel services for an organised field course for university students travelling to Eswatini or Peru, to conduct research on Ecology, Biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments. A single action tender was conducted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4931e279-26bc-44dd-bcf1-9223320c5763
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a86f72c-62b3-4202-8997-0b5019a2d669
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESTINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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