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Homes England - Government Finance Function Conference, February 2025 (Direct award)

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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Award

09 Oct 2024 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England has completed the direct award procurement process for the "Government Finance Function Conference, February 2025," valued at £14,000. This contract, categorised under Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services (CPV 79950000), involves a block booking for Finance colleagues to attend the conference. The event will be held in England, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 4 February 2025 to 5 February 2025. Notable dates include the procurement award date of 4 October 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 9 October 2024. The tender period concluded on 3 October 2024.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and conference organisation services. SMEs in particular can benefit, as the procurement process favoured smaller enterprises. The contract awarded to Live Group Limited underscores the potential for similarly positioned businesses to engage with and secure government contracts, thereby enabling business growth and increased visibility within the public sector. Potential bidders should focus on providing substantial value and high-quality services in the future to maximise their chances in such direct award tenders.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Government Finance Function Conference, February 2025 (Direct award)

Notice Description

Purchase Order to be raised for a block booking for Finance colleagues to attend Government Finance Function Conference, February 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b289f2-cbce-4e7c-8d7d-9fc0a1145c45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938d7cc-cbd6-43f9-a9b5-6c68d11134ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Barry Stoker
Contact Email
barry.stoker@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVE GROUP

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