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title: "Award Notice - Logistical Provision for Fieldwork in Nepal"
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# Award Notice - Logistical Provision for Fieldwork in Nepal

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03b70162-07f8-4e82-8a54-5854f7909881

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract titled "Award Notice - Logistical Provision for Fieldwork in Nepal", concerning travel management services. This procurement process, which was initiated through an open tender procedure, has been completed, with the contract awarded to the Himalayan Research Expedition. The contract covers logistical support for fieldwork over a nine-week period and is valued at £49,997.50. The contract period runs from 17th February 2017 to 30th June 2017, and the successful bidder is required to coordinate flights, accommodation, food, and necessary permits for research activities in Nepal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management and logistics, especially those capable of providing comprehensive fieldwork support. Companies that offer transportation, accommodation arrangements, or personnel services such as guides, porters, and cooks could benefit from this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement method and the nature of the services required could favour agile and innovative suppliers in the competitive landscape.

## Notice

The AWARD of a contract for - Logistical Provision for fieldwork in Nepal over a 9 week period. Including flights, trekking and research permits, accommodation, food, camping equipment, and staff (guides, porters, cooks). Competed through a University of Leeds Open Tender Procedure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc033f0-28da-46a0-ab10-b5e9a64dadac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,997 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIMALAYAN RESEARCH EXPEDITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2017 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc033f0-28da-46a0-ab10-b5e9a64dadac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc033f0-28da-46a0-ab10-b5e9a64dadac
  17th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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