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Scientific conference

MET OFFICE

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13 Sep 2017 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, revolves around the organisation of a scientific conference located in Exeter, South West England. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as hotel meeting and conference services (CPV 55120000). The contract, valued at £14,664, was awarded through a limited procurement method that involved a competitive quotation process. The tender was concluded on 16th May 2017, with the contract period commencing on 17th May 2017 and lasting until 10th November 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the conference and events sector, primarily those offering hotel and meeting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management, venue provision, or catering would be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of this procurement process can encourage innovation and competitive pricing among suppliers, making it an attractive prospect for growing businesses in related industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific conference

Notice Description

Scientific conference

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aca32d4b-c97b-41a7-88c9-13eba50bf1a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da8dc72-7cc1-4260-814c-6f7865be70cd
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
£14,664 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,664 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2017 - 10 Nov 2017 1-6 months
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

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