Tender

Skills Summit Event Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

10 Jan 2018 at 10:33

TenderAmendment

30 Aug 2017 at 17:01

Tender

30 Aug 2017 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking an events agency for the "Skills Summit Event Support" contract, aimed at facilitating the delivery of a significant business event. This tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 6 September 2017, and the contract, valued at £15,000, is set to commence on 12 September 2017 and end on 12 November 2017. The event will take place in London, and businesses within the mining, basic metals, and event services sectors are encouraged to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their portfolios and gain experience in managing high-profile events. Agencies that specialise in event planning, logistics, and execution will find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to showcase their capabilities to a public sector client while contributing to important educational initiatives.

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Notice Title

Skills Summit Event Support

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint an events agency to support the Department in the delivery of a high profile business event. The agency will work with a communications project manager from the Department to arrange, deliver and evaluate the event. Additional information: See 'Attachments' for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021bd4b0-2391-4a1a-90a3-5337372a9b03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2017 - 12 Nov 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oliver.lamb@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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