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ICES Annual Science Conference

DEFRA

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03 Jan 2024 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea's Annual Science Conference was awarded to First Event by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) based in London, UK. The procurement process was completed using a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from December 18th, 2023, to September 14th, 2024. The conference services category includes hotel meeting and conference services. The tender period ended on December 17th, 2023.

This tender for the ICES Annual Science Conference, organised by DEFRA, presents an opportunity for businesses in the hotel meeting and conference services industry to showcase their offerings. Companies specialising in conference services, particularly those focusing on high-quality hotel venues, may find this tender suited to their strengths. The direct procurement method and the single tender action below the threshold suggest a streamlined process for interested businesses. Understanding the key dates and deadlines is essential for businesses considering competing for this contract.

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Notice Title

ICES Annual Science Conference

Notice Description

International Council for the Exploration of the Sea's Annual Science Conference

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df86745c-be94-406f-ae81-f0ec2ee83a6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863dcfb-eb93-4a9f-9b5a-b52d9e082016
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£561,991 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 14 Sep 2024 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

FIRST EVENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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