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Scientific conference venue

MET OFFICE

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29 Jan 2019 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Met Office involved the tender for a scientific conference venue, categorised under hotel meeting and conference services. The procurement was initiated as a competitive quotation, suitable for limited engagement, with a total value of £10,720. The tender was published before the deadline on 17th October 2018, and the contract period commenced on 22nd January 2019, concluding on 25th January 2019. The location for delivery was specified within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presents a chance to engage in service-oriented contracts, especially those accustomed to supporting events and conferences. Companies that offer venue services, catering, and related hospitality offerings would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, benefiting from the expertise established through previous engagements in such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific conference venue

Notice Description

Scientific conference venue

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f7bfae6-8c34-4476-9507-43e7ad3198ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a77f974-26d2-4665-8c21-06b26201a4a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£10,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2019 - 25 Jan 2019 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
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
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCURE SOUTHGATE HOTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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