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DBS Conferencing and Events Services 26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DBS Conferencing and Events Services 26" contract is managed by the Home Office, located in London, England. The contract pertains to events management services specifically for conferences, classified under hotel meeting and conference services. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process has reached the award update stage, with the contract commencement date set for 13th April 2026, concluding on 12th April 2029. The total contract value is £360,000, and it is aimed at service providers within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender status is complete with key documentation published mid-April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in the events management industry, particularly for service providers familiar with conference and hotel meeting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for such contracts due to the procurement's orientation towards dynamic purchasing systems. Large-scale providers like "One Two Agency Ltd" have been awarded in this context, highlighting the competitive nature and potential for significant business expansion. Businesses with a solid track record in managing high-profile events are well-positioned to benefit from contracts of this nature, securing long-term collaborations with government departments such as the Home Office.

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Notice Title

DBS Conferencing and Events Services 26

Notice Description

Events Management for DBS Conferences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11c9b578-1b91-4f6d-88ac-9d371556e2a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d9e290-14a4-4aff-bf15-57e07d6cc8ab
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE TWO AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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