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title: "GSS23703 Logistics support for Nepal fieldwork within the Big Thaw project"
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# GSS23703 Logistics support for Nepal fieldwork within the Big Thaw project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed9f77f1-41b5-4a9d-a37e-afffc9c82e48

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for logistics support for Nepal fieldwork within the Big Thaw project to The Himalayan Research Expeditions Ltd. The total contract value is £23,808.36 GBP. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract period is from October 9, 2023, to October 9, 2023. The buying organisation is based in SWINDON, England, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses providing services related to hotel services and logistics support, particularly for fieldwork projects in Nepal, would find this tender well-suited for them. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, and the deadline for the tender period was August 29, 2023. The buyer’s contact details are Coreservices@uksbs.co.uk and 01793 867005.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the service of Logistics support for Nepal fieldwork within the Big Thaw project to UKRI - NERC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d5791f-904d-40f4-8e75-eb96123e3609 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 9 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,808 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,808 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55100000 - Hotel services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d5791f-904d-40f4-8e75-eb96123e3609

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d5791f-904d-40f4-8e75-eb96123e3609
  9th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bfc1946-d98d-4656-b7b2-416b566fe3af

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