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Government Financial Function Conference

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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27 Nov 2024 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for conference services required for the Government Financial Function Conference. This tender falls under the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, classified under CPV 79000000. The location for service delivery is SW1A 2BQ, London, England. The procurement stage is the award, and the contract was awarded on 11 November 2024. The tender period ended on 8 November 2024, with the contract period set from 3 February 2025 to 4 February 2025. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £16,244.40.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in conference services, particularly those that can cater to the specific needs of governmental events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement's suitability criteria accommodate these organisations. Companies like The Live Group, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from reliable income and the chance to build their portfolios by serving high-profile public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Government Financial Function Conference

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide conference services for an event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a919722-12bc-4fdd-876f-671713c176ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e705549-b314-4830-8e15-2538099a1779
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,244 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,244 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2025 30 days
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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LIVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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