Award

Conference & Reception - 2025 Celebratory All Hands

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Conference & Reception - 2025 Celebratory All Hands" event, classified under hotel meeting and conference services (CPV code 55120000). The contract, awarded to Northumberland Events Ltd trading as 8 Northumberland Avenue, covers services within the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a competitive quotation below threshold, and the contract period runs from 20 January 2025 to 11 February 2025. The award status was published on 22 January 2025, following the tender period that ended on 13 December 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and hotel conference services, particularly those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The competitive quotation procurement method suggests an inclusive approach with opportunities for smaller, agile businesses to compete effectively. Companies in the hospitality sector that can offer comprehensive conference and reception services would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and business growth.

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Notice Title

Conference & Reception - 2025 Celebratory All Hands

Notice Description

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to 8 Northumberland Avenue via competitive quotation for Conference & Reception - 2025 Celebratory All Hands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c020e85-e04a-4f64-8303-92f72a3c7e33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a1b02a-b84f-489f-a96c-9adaaeff1c50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 11 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBERLAND EVENTS LTD T/A 8 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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