Award

RSE Network Conference - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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16 Apr 2018 at 14:44

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16 Apr 2018 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Southampton, which has awarded a contract for the RSE Network Conference, classified under hotel meeting and conference services. The contract, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, primarily targets a venue with proven experience in hosting professional conferences. The award was published on 16th April 2018, following a tender period that ended on 31st January 2018. The delivery location for this conference is within easy public transport reach of Birmingham and London, with the contract period spanning from 5th March 2018 to 4th March 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the event management and conference services sector. Companies capable of providing well-established conference venues or event planning services would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature, particularly those that can demonstrate their ability to cater to international delegates and handle sponsorships from large organisations. The involvement of prominent sponsors in previous conferences illustrates the potential for business growth and networking within this field.

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Notice Title

RSE Network Conference - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is home to the Research Software Engineer Network (RSEN), which is funded via the EPSRC. The RSEN was formed in January 2016 to support Research Software Engineer activities in the UK. Thanks to this network grant and the work of the Software Sustainability Institute, the UK has led the world in recognising the importance of Research Software Engineering. The University of Southampton along with the RSEN have jointly delivered two successful conferences in 2016 and 2017 with just over 200 delegates attending at each conference. The conference has built an international reputation with sponsors and delegates attending from 14 different countries. The past conferences have attracted sponsorship from Microsoft, Intel, CANARIE, Nvidia, Lenovo, the University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton and the STFC. The conference venue should have a proven track record in hosting successful, professional conferences. It should assist in further cementing the UK's position as the global champion of RSEs. The location of the conference should be reachable by reliable public transport within easy reach of Birmingham and London.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddbe47b6-4534-4ec5-bae2-bf292daf449e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4bab68-0f30-4516-b09f-72658ba0dae3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£40,401 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2019 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STA TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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