Planning

Request For Information - COP 26 Conference Production Services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Feb 2020 at 16:26

Planning

14 Feb 2020 at 16:24

Planning

14 Feb 2020 at 15:07

Planning

27 Jan 2020 at 16:32

Planning

17 Jan 2020 at 14:19

Planning

13 Dec 2019 at 12:03

Planning

21 Nov 2019 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of production services for the COP 26 conference, which will take place in Glasgow in November 2020. The request is titled "Request For Information - COP 26 Conference Production Services" and falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must have responded to the early engagement notice by 13 December 2019, which was published on Contracts Finder. The main delivery address for the services will be located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event production sector. Businesses that specialise in conference management, audiovisual services, and logistical support for large-scale events would be particularly well-placed to compete in this procurement. Engaging in supplier events will allow potential bidders to clarify requirements and establish connections, thus facilitating preparation for the bidding process ahead of the formal tender announcements.

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Notice Title

Request For Information - COP 26 Conference Production Services

Notice Description

All upcoming FCO contracts will be advertised on Contracts Finder and Public Contracts Scotland. Suppliers can register with these sites and set up email alerts to see all services the FCO needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4700789a-28e0-4125-8f78-10835cec6582
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38240d32-924b-4a61-8ec0-6897b2a9d209
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
TLM Scotland

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

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