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GSS25257 - Oxford Fine Dining

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

23 May 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation involves the contract titled "GSS25257 - Oxford Fine Dining" within the services category, specifically for hotel meeting and conference services. This direct award was made to Oxford Fine Dining Ltd, as there was no competition due to technical reasons, and is located within the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 27th March 2025, with the active service period occurring on 10th April 2025. This procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hospitality and conference services, particularly those capable of delivering high-standard solutions for meetings and events. Although it was awarded without an open competition, it highlights the necessity for companies in this domain to demonstrate uniqueness in their offerings to be considered for future similar opportunities. Companies that have distinct capabilities or specialised services that can meet the non-competitive criteria may find such procurements beneficial for growth and establishing strong relationships with governmental bodies like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

GSS25257 - Oxford Fine Dining

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, only a particular supplier can supply the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026051-2025
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
£15,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@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

OXFORD FINE DINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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