Tender

GB-London: PROVISION OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES

CEFAS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

25 Oct 2019 at 06:30

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2019 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) involves the provision of conference facilities for an upcoming three-day conference scheduled for 17-19 March 2020 in London, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as GB-London: Provision of Conference Facilities, is currently in the Open procedure procurement stage. The tender period ends at 23:59 on 28 October 2019, with submissions required by 4pm on that date. The estimated contract value is £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in hotel meeting and conference services. Businesses that can effectively provide venue space accommodating between 250 and 300 delegates, along with necessary conference amenities, will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, as Cefas aims to support SMEs, eligible companies are encouraged to respond and participate in this competitive procurement process, potentially expanding their client base and securing future contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: PROVISION OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 October 2019 for the following reason: Extension to tender window - submissions must no be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday 30th October 2019.(Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is an executive agency of Defra. It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regards to marine and closely related environments. The 3-day Conference is scheduled to take place on 17-19 March 2020 (but 16-18 March 2020 might be considered, if necessary). It is intended that between 250 and 300 delegates from around the world will attend the Conference, and this will include ministerial level delegates. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8Q33U6R7WY) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a08a33-cc6f-4fe3-970c-a18b307263a5
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1-2019-10-25T07:30:57+01:00",
    "date": "2019-10-25T07:30:57+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BIP439907438",
        "title": "GB-London: PROVISION OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES",
        "description": "NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 October 2019 for the following reason: Extension to tender window - submissions must no be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday 30th October 2019.(Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is an executive agency of Defra. It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regards to marine and closely related environments. The 3-day Conference is scheduled to take place on 17-19 March 2020 (but 16-18 March 2020 might be considered, if necessary). It is intended that between 250 and 300 delegates from around the world will attend the Conference, and this will include ministerial level delegates. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8Q33U6R7WY) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.",
        "datePublished": "2019-10-18T11:30:58+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "55120000",
            "description": "Hotel meeting and conference services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 50000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-10-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-03-02T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2020-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a08a33-cc6f-4fe3-970c-a18b307263a5",
                "datePublished": "2019-10-25T07:30:57+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Please follow this link to view the notice.",
                "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-PROVISION-OF-CONFERENCE-FACILITIES/8Q33U6R7WY"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-26868",
            "name": "Cefas",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Cefas"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pakefield Road",
                "locality": "Lowestoft",
                "postalCode": "NR33 0HT",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Emma Roberts",
                "email": "procure@cefas.co.uk",
                "telephone": "01502524515"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-26868",
        "name": "Cefas"
    }
}