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Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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12 Mar 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the tendering process for the venue and hosting of the UKMMN Conference & Forum, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract involves hosting four annual conferences from May/June 2025 onwards, with the potential for all events to be held at the same venue. The procurement fell under the category of hotel meeting and conference services, with the venue required to be located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender followed an open procedure method, with the tender period ending on 13th November 2024, and the contractual period set between 14th November 2024 and 15th November 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hotel meeting and conference services, particularly in the South West of England. The contract, valued at £80,894, has been awarded to Function Fixers, and includes the chance to secure hosting rights for multiple critical events over four consecutive years. Businesses adept at managing large-scale conferences and providing comprehensive hospitality services to academic and professional forums will find this tender particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises actively seeking substantial, long-term contracts within the services industry would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

Notice Description

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c16b02cf-aa47-4fa4-ac5e-401a59ca74e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed5ae2-b7e3-4dc8-bd81-167b18a82a7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,894 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
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
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNCTION FIXERS

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