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GSS25192 - Conference Hire

UK SPACE AGENCY

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11 Mar 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has completed the procurement process titled "GSS25192 - Conference Hire", focusing on hotel meeting and conference services within the services category. This direct procurement, occurring below the competition threshold, awarded the contract to Apex Hotels (Developments) Ltd. The contract, signed on 6th March 2025, covers services from 3rd November to 7th November 2025, with a total value of £28,032 gross (£23,360 net). The primary location for the delivery is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in conference and hotel services, particularly those able to provide specialised facilities and excellent hospitality standards. SMEs in the events or hospitality industry would be well-suited to competing in similar procurements. Partnering with high-profile organisations like the UK Space Agency can enhance business portfolios, increase visibility, and lead to further contracts within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

GSS25192 - Conference Hire

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Award notice for conference hotel hire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008705-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX HOTELS (DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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