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External Hosted Event

FCA

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21 May 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for an "External Hosted Event", finalised on 21st May 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically dealing with event services, and was conducted using a limited procurement method below the threshold, implying a limited competition approach. The key activities involved venue provision, catering, and AV services located at Mermaid Conference & Events Ltd in London. The contract period spans from 29th April 2025 to 31st October 2025, and it was signed on 25th April 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £84,000, with a net value of £70,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in conference organisation, event management, and provision of associated services like catering and audiovisual support. The FCA's choice of Mermaid Conference & Events Ltd demonstrates the potential for smaller companies to secure government contracts under the right circumstances, particularly when offering competitive and specialised services. Businesses looking to expand within the London area or those focusing on the central government sector's event service requirements may find similar opportunities appealing as this contract signifies an openness to limited competition in niche service areas.

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Notice Title

External Hosted Event

Notice Description

Provision of venue, catering and AV services for an external event

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051aab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023876-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 066 1000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERMAID CONFERENCE & EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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