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GSS25278 - Physics of Life conference

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 May 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GSS25278 - Physics of Life conference" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government. This process was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, this open procurement specifically pertains to the services industry, particularly hotel meeting and conference services. As indicated in this notice, the contract has been completed without the need for competition due to the specific nature of the event. The procurement process reached the contract award stage on 23rd May 2025. Noteworthy dates include the contract commencing on 4th April 2025 and concluding on 11th April 2025, with the formal signing occurring on 3rd April 2025. The contract value was noted at £12,000 gross, with a net amount of £10,000.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in conference and event services, especially those focusing on the hotel meeting and conference segment. Although this contract was awarded directly to the Institute of Physics, organisations offering similar specialised services might consider aligning themselves for future public sector opportunities. This direct procurement procedure underscores the need for businesses to maintain excellent relationships and build niche expertise that can align with unique government requirements, thereby fostering potential growth and visibility in the central government sector.

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Notice Title

GSS25278 - Physics of Life conference

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those service as this is for a specific conference.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026266-2025
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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 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 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

INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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