Award

Voluntary Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2021 at 17:22

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has announced the award of a contract titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice" for hotel meeting and conference services, with a total value of £70,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 25 January 2021, following a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below threshold. The contract is set to commence on 20 January 2021 and will run until 30 April 2021, taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 19 January 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in event management and hospitality services, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive conference solutions and catering services will find this tender particularly relevant for growth. Additionally, voluntary and community sector enterprises may also be well-suited to compete, given their recognised eligibility in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice

Notice Description

VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - NOT AN OPPORTUNITY This is notification of the intention to award the contract to IISS to run a full day conference

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00ab99df-ad38-4842-8d77-aec4017a3c1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f39a10-e017-470a-96a0-11307286d377
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES (IISS

Further Information

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