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CWD 2021 Virtual Conferencing Environment-Transparency Notice Only

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Sep 2021 at 10:01

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27 Aug 2021 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a tender for the "CWD 2021 Virtual Conferencing Environment," awarded to The Workcast Corporation Limited. This procurement falls under the category of hotel meeting and conference services, with a contract value of £13,994. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and although the tender period closed on 9th August 2021, the contract commenced on 13th August 2021 and is set to conclude on 5th November 2021. The location for the delivery of these services includes several areas, including Salisbury, England, and beyond.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in conference and virtual meeting technologies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative conferencing solutions. Companies specialising in audio-visual services, digital event management, and online collaboration tools would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging the experience gained from participating in this government initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWD 2021 Virtual Conferencing Environment-Transparency Notice Only

Notice Description

This has been awarded, and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb7e0479-1f57-4162-820f-8f8f526474b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6769b4a3-b778-4480-8c3c-61fe8939669c
Current Stage
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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
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
£13,994 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,413,394 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2021 - 5 Nov 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WORKCAST

Further Information

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