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CEFAS25-56 ICMSS Conference Exeter Events

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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21 May 2025 at 08:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has completed a tendering process for the "CEFAS25-56 ICMSS Conference Exeter Events". This tender involves a six-day venue hire for the International Conference of Molluscan Shellfish Safety scheduled in Exeter, within the UKH14 region. The procurement process, tagged as award and contract, reached completion with key activities happening in mid-2025. Specifically, the contract was signed on 19th May 2025, with active status achieved by 21st May 2025. This procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a straightforward selection process.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in hotel meeting and conference services, as the main procurement category is services, specifically under CPV code 55120000. Large enterprises, like universities or conference venues, would be well-suited to compete given the scale and requirements of the event. The current contract was awarded to the University of Exeter, which demonstrates the potential for educational institutions to secure similar contracts in the future. Businesses looking to expand within the event management and facilities sector might consider such procurement opportunities beneficial for growth, particularly those able to offer large-scale venue hire and related services. The contract duration is substantial, ending on 30th September 2026, allowing for sustained engagement and business development time.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-56 ICMSS Conference Exeter Events

Notice Description

6 Days venue hire for the International Conference of Molluscan Shellfish Safety

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2025
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
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Laura Anderson
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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