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Contract Variation- Contract Extension

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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29 Jan 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, is executing a contract extension of their existing provision by 12 months under the title "Contract Variation- Contract Extension." This procurement focuses on seminar organisation services within the event services industry. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, employs a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The extended contract is valued at £1,100,000 and will run from 26th February 2025 to 25th February 2026. The tender period concluded on 25th February 2025.

This extension offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event and seminar organisation to expand their operations and secure a substantial government contract. Especially well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract enables businesses to partner with a reputable government body, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, and gain a foothold in the public sector market. Calder Conferences Limited, a large-scale event services provider, has been awarded the contract, ensuring a high-quality delivery of services.

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Notice Title

Contract Variation- Contract Extension

Notice Description

Contract Variation to extend current provision by 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fe28935-6f02-432e-b45e-52945d85770b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2226929-80d7-485d-b6ac-cd025fd6a8e0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79951000 - Seminar organisation services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2026 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

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