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EPIP Conference

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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02 Aug 2022 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office initiated a direct procurement process for the "EPIP Conference" event services, with a total contract value of £10,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 14 September 2022 and conclude on 16 September 2022, taking place in Cambridge. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which was below the established threshold. The tender period ended on 1 August 2022, and the award for the contract was made on 28 July 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for event management companies and service providers in the hospitality sector, particularly those capable of managing conferences and events. As the procurement process has concluded, successful bidders like IfM Engage Ltd may set a precedent for future projects, providing insights for SMEs that aim to engage with public sector opportunities. Businesses with experience in delivering similar events, particularly in academic or professional environments, would be well-suited to compete in analogous tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

EPIP Conference

Notice Description

The IPO has agreed to sponsor the 2022 EPIP conference which is being held in Cambridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9afd19b-ff03-4ef5-b4d6-70d63e6388e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81052a8-678c-4985-8cf8-9c8fc1fc56ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2022 - 16 Sep 2022 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFM ENGAGE

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