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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 12:11

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Southampton, under the title "Hosted Events and Conferencing Services (NIHR)", falls within the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services. Situated in Southampton, UK, this tender specifically targets services. Currently at the award stage, the contract was signed on the 3rd of March 2025. The total value of the contract, awarded to Clarity Travel Limited, is estimated at £800,000, with a projected range between £600,000 and £1,000,000 excluding VAT. The services are expected to span several years, beginning upon signing and possibly extending beyond the initial contract period, which includes an optional 2-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in events management, particularly those with expertise in orchestrating large and small-scale professional gatherings. The University’s emphasis on experience with multifaceted organisations and multiple stakeholders indicates that businesses capable of demonstrating robust logistical capabilities and high adaptability are best suited. The comprehensive scope, including digital literature production and maintaining a consistent presence at third-party events, makes this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their service offerings and establish a significant presence in the events management industry.

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Notice Title

Hosted Events and Conferencing Services (NIHR)

Notice Description

The University of Southampton - NETSCC ((NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre) manages the events management contract on behalf of the NIHR for the organisation of approved meetings and researcher training events. The events range in size and duration from small, on day meetings, to large meetings and conferences spanning multiple days. Alongside those events initiated by the NIHR, there will be third party events where it is necessary to ensure that the NIHR has an appropriate and consistent presence and appearance at an agreed programme of events. NETSCC is looking to commission several events annually alongside production of digital literature. The department is looking for an events management supplier that can demonstrate experience of working with a large and complex organisation with multiple stakeholders. The University conducted this procurement using the open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. It should b noted that the current contract between the NETSCC and University of Southampton expired 30th April 2027. In the event that the University is not re-awarded, there may be the need for services to be provided to the University of Southampton under this contract for up to 6-months of the 2-year extension period. The contract will be effective upon signing. The estimated value of the contract was between PS600,000.00 and PS1,000,000.00 excluding VAT. This was the maximum contract value for the full contract period including any extension periods. This value included all related services, but did not include fees paid by the University directly to venues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Southampton - NETSCC ((NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre) manages the events management contract on behalf of the NIHR for the organisation of approved meetings and researcher training events. The events range in size and duration from small, on day meetings, to large meetings and conferences spanning multiple days. Alongside those events initiated by the NIHR, there will be third party events where it is necessary to ensure that the NIHR has an appropriate and consistent presence and appearance at an agreed programme of events. NETSCC is looking to commission several events annually alongside production of digital literature. The department is looking for an events management supplier that can demonstrate experience of working with a large and complex organisation with multiple stakeholders. The University conducted this procurement using the open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. It should b noted that the current contract between the NETSCC and University of Southampton expired 30th April 2027. In the event that the University is not re-awarded, there may be the need for services to be provided to the University of Southampton under this contract for up to 6-months of the 2-year extension period. The contract will be effective upon signing. The estimated value of the contract was between PS600,000.00 and PS1,000,000.00 excluding VAT. This was the maximum contract value for the full contract period including any extension periods. This value included all related services, but did not include fees paid by the University directly to venues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a478
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011984-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Southampton
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Clarity Travel Limited

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