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Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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17 Sep 2024 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for its tender titled "Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services" (CPV: 92500000). The awarded contract is for the provision of a venue for the ICN annual conference dinner to accommodate 400-600 guests, scheduled for the evening of 8 May 2025 in Scotland, United Kingdom. The formal tender period ended on 1 July 2024, and the contract period spans from 9 August 2024 to 12 May 2025, with a total contract value of £10,500. The procurement was conducted via a competitive quotation process, specifically a limited procurement method below threshold.

This tender presents a viable growth opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and events management sectors, particularly those experienced in hosting large-scale international events. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing comprehensive venue services, including logistical support for a significant number of attendees, will find this tender especially relevant. The awarded contract was secured by NMS Enterprises Ltd, an SME based in Edinburgh, highlighting the competitive edge small and medium-sized enterprises can have in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025

Notice Description

The CMA are seeking to procure a venue for the ICN annual conference dinner for 400-600 guests, on the evening of Thursday 8 May 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d5493fc-a716-4069-862a-8df95d0c80dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a33b344-403a-4dc0-9072-9030834595a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2024 - 12 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NMS ENTERPRISES

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