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Conference fees

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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26 Jul 2024 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for conference fees under the tender ID SC12434/24. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of 'Hotel meeting and conference services' (CPV 55120000), was specifically for the ESRC Midland Graduate School event. The location for the services is Birmingham, with the postal code B15 2TT. This procurement procedure utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2024, with the contract period slated from 21st March 2024 to 24th May 2024.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer hotel meeting and conference services. Given the completed status of the tender and its direct procurement method, businesses with similar service offerings, especially those with a foothold in academic event management, stand to benefit significantly. De Vere Tortworth Court, identified as the supplier, underscores the suitability of SMEs for such procurement opportunities, thus motivating similar enterprises to engage in future tenders from organisations like The University of Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conference fees

Notice Description

Conference fees for ESRC Midland Graduate School event

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e701ed10-bd90-454e-947c-47e8f7d1aff4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47daee04-83da-463f-b0e7-fd136089c864
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£37,568 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,307 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2024 - 24 May 2024 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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