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Contract Award - Government Finance Function Conference (2025)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Oct 2024 at 11:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the Government Finance Function Conference 2025, awarding the contract to Live Group Ltd. Categorised under miscellaneous membership organisations services (CPV: 98130000), this opportunity spans multiple locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories, among others. This procurement, conducted via a direct single tender action below the threshold, progressed from tender initiation to an award stage, with the contract period running from 16 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The conference is scheduled for 4-5 February 2025, and the awarded contract has a value of GBP 21,270.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth within the event management and hospitality sectors, particularly for businesses experienced in handling large-scale conferences and events for public sector clients. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, similar future opportunities may be suitable for companies specialising in logistics, accommodation, and catering services seeking to establish or expand their portfolio in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award - Government Finance Function Conference (2025)

Notice Description

Government Finance Function Conference 2025 - DfT admission. The Government Finance Conference is facilitated by HMT and finance professionals are given the opportunity to attend from across the civil service. DfT will be agreeing between 27-30 attendees for the conference scheduled for 4th and 5th February 2025. HMT has partnered with Live Group (the supplier) who will arrange the conference/accommodation for delegates/meals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd399a8c-a4a7-4697-b450-5e7899135b29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d7c03e-6695-43e6-9e80-875f6baf3ed5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVE GROUP

Further Information

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