Award

2023-685 Venue Finding Services

AHDB

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Award

13 Aug 2024 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), based in Coventry, has completed the tender award for "2023-685 Venue Finding Services" under the Miscellaneous business and business-related services category (CPV 79900000). The procurement was conducted as an open procedure. AHDB required a venue finding service offering bill-back services, clear costs, best-negotiated rates, and varied venue options, with a contract starting on 6th August 2024 and ending on 5th August 2025. The awarded contract period allows for a 12-month appointment with an option to extend for an additional two years. The awarded supplier is arrangeMY, an SME situated in Worcester.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the event management and venue finding sector. The contract, valued at up to £80,000 per event, presents a substantial growth opportunity for SMEs, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive venue management services with clear and competitive pricing. Businesses with expertise in bill-back services and those located within or willing to operate in the West Midlands region will find this tender especially advantageous. Participation in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and client base, contributing to long-term business development and success.

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Notice Title

2023-685 Venue Finding Services

Notice Description

AWARDED - AHDB were looking for a venue finding service that offers bill-back services, venue quotes with clear costs, best-negotiated rates and varied options of location/venues. We would seek for the preferred supplier to appointment on a 12-month basis with the option to extend the contract for 2 years. The successful agency must be able to provide Bill back service - up to PS80,000 per event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8357446-a8e5-4a95-a41b-03d6a18dc94d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2025 6-12 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
AHDB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRANGEMY

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