Tender

Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 18:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has initiated the procurement process for the "Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences." This tender falls under the hotel meeting and conference services industry category (CPV 55120000) and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with relevant details published on 14 October 2024. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 13 November 2024 at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract will commence on 14 November 2024, extending until 15 November 2024. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in conference and hotel services to secure a multi-year contract, with the potential to host four annual conferences for the UKMMN, beginning in May/June 2025. Notably, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses that can provide high-quality venue and hosting services and have a strategic interest in establishing a long-term relationship with the University of Exeter are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

Notice Description

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9abbe7-5dc4-4256-b555-a445b7ab1702
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
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 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
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
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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