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GB-Manchester: ACE 656 STA Conference Venue Booking and catering

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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18 Feb 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 656 STA Conference Venue Booking and Catering". This project involves booking a conference venue for 440 delegates, including AV support and catering services. The procurement falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services (CPV code 55120000), and the conference is set to take place from 3rd April 2025 to 4th April 2025. The services are required across locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the UK. The tender stage commenced and concluded with the award being published on 18th February 2025, and the total contract value is £21,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in conference and event management services, particularly those with capabilities in AV support and catering. The winning contractor, The Lowry, reflects the scale and expertise needed for such projects. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this procurement, large and well-established firms in the hospitality and event planning sectors would find this type of contract beneficial for leveraging their resources and expanding their portfolio. Engaging with such tenders allows businesses to showcase their services to influential organisations like The Arts Council of England, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 656 STA Conference Venue Booking and catering

Notice Description

Conference venue booking for 440 delegates including AV support and catering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-166bcec8-0ca2-445a-bdc1-fba3649c7387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b673f6-fa79-479f-bfa8-8960d9762ae7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Rebecca Blackman
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441619344317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LOWRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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