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GSS25266 - Finance Conference

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Apr 2025 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process titled "GSS25266 - Finance Conference" in the public authority - central government category for hotel meeting and conference services. The tender, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involved direct procurement without competition due to specific venue requirements. The process began in planning and ended with the award on 31st March 2025. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, and the awarded supplier was Olly Services from Italy. The event will take place in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity highlights the need for unique venues and specialised services, beneficial for businesses in the hospitality and event management industries offering hotel conference services. Large suppliers with expertise in managing high-profile financial conferences are well-suited for such tenders. Engaging in these contracts helps expand networks and showcases capabilities in meeting specific organisational needs, fostering growth in niche markets. The direct award method signals opportunities for firms that can meet unique requirements without a competitive tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25266 - Finance Conference

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UK Research & Innovation required a specific venue for their Finance Conference.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012847-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
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

OLLY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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