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Conference Venue Hire

MET OFFICE

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26 Jul 2019 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, pertains to the hiring of a conference venue for an event in New Zealand, identified as "Conference Venue Hire". This contract falls under the category of hotel meeting and conference services, with a total value of £12,500. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, aiming to complete the tender process by 30 April 2019. The contract itself was set to commence on 1 May 2019 and concluded on 2 May 2019, making it relevant for any service providers in the region with capabilities in delivering conference venue services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in event management and venue provision, particularly within the services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in hosting workshops and conferences would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the nature of the procurement, companies that can provide flexible, high-quality venue solutions and are able to cater to specific client requirements in the South West of the UK might find significant growth potential through participation in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conference Venue Hire

Notice Description

Suitable venue in New Zealand to host conference and workshop event at the home site of partner scientists.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bd79c41-5215-4752-afea-1dca8aadb4df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402fe256-3601-4eec-aa08-6ca0ef674656
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 2 May 2019 30 days
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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIWA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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