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STA - 2025 Staff Conference Bristol Venue

HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED

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31 Jan 2025 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England Limited, a public organisation, has awarded a contract for the 2025 Staff Conference Venue in the hotel meeting and conference services industry category. The contract involves venue hire and associated costs for two in-person staff conferences scheduled on 23rd September 2025 and 7th October 2025. This procurement, identified by the reference C/REF 00000863, was carried out through a single tender action under a direct procurement method. The procurement status is complete, with key dates including the tender period ending on 13th January 2025 and the award date on 28th January 2025. The chosen location for this procurement is in Bristol, with the main contract period running from 15th January 2025 to 7th October 2025, and the total contract value is £12,500 GBP.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality and events management sectors. The project requires reliable service providers capable of ensuring high-quality venue settings and associated services such as catering and equipment hire. SMEs with experience in organising corporate events and conference services will be well-positioned to capitalise on such contracts. Historic England's emphasis on SMEs makes this an attractive opportunity for smaller businesses aiming to expand their client base and build a relationship with a reputable public sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA - 2025 Staff Conference Bristol Venue

Notice Description

Venue hire and associated costs (catering, equipment hire, etc) for 2 x in-person Staff Conference events on 23/09/2025 and 07/10/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ddbfd81-8548-417d-8fa3-7343c42de210
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0455c7-9015-4f41-90b6-a2c2a840dce3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL MUSIC TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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