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Media Freedom Conference

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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03 Dec 2019 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Media Freedom Conference," focusing on providing conference facilities and a media centre. This procurement falls under the category of hotel meeting and conference services and is situated in London, England. The tender period concluded on 15 April 2019, and the associated contract is set to commence on 1 July 2020, lasting until 31 August 2020. The procurement method selected for this process was a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conference and event management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored solutions suited to this conference's requirements. Companies well-positioned to compete may include those providing venue services, audio-visual support, catering, and logistics for events, enabling growth through contracting with a prominent governmental body.

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Notice Title

Media Freedom Conference

Notice Description

PROVISION OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES & MEDIA CENTRE: MEDIA FREEDOM CONFERENCE: 10-11 JULY 2019

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd1da814-f634-4f59-86b4-890363336520
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
harry.williams@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDENTITY HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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