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Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 15:25

Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has entered the award stage for the procurement titled "Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences," located in the UKK4 region. This procurement falls under the services category with CPV classification 55120000, covering hotel meeting and conference services. The process utilised an open procedure, with key dates including the initial event scheduled for May/June 2025, followed by a review to determine whether the venue will host for four consecutive years. Contract signing occurred on 20 February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in hotel meeting and conference services, offering an £80,894 GBP contract with another for £180,000 GBP. Suitable candidates include SMEs with expertise in venue hosting and conference management. The awarded supplier, Function Fixers, showcases the type of business that can deliver high-quality services fitting the University of Exeter's requirements. With potential for ongoing annual conferences, businesses can leverage this as consistent revenue and a prestigious association with a leading educational institution.

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Notice Title

Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

Notice Description

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04abfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009042-2025
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
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,894 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNCTION FIXERS

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