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Virtual Conference Services

MET OFFICE

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05 Mar 2021 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for "Virtual Conference Services" in the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services. This limited procurement was conducted through a competitive quotation method, with a contract value of £49,900. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2021 and concludes on 31st May 2021. The tender was officially closed on 4th January 2021, with the services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event services to engage with a prominent public sector buyer. Businesses with expertise in organising virtual conferences, meetings, and event logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful supplier, Bray Leino Ltd, demonstrates the potential for local companies to secure significant contracts by effectively responding to public procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Conference Services

Notice Description

Contract awarded following competitive exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e17c771d-6012-42d2-bfc9-9cc79848f4f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044286f4-e0b4-4d08-ae55-c16e8a5ed2b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Met Office
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAY LEINO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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