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Hire of Venue

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for hiring a venue to host the 2025 North West Finance Directors Conference. The awarded contract, identified as W0402, falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services. The procurement was conducted through a 'below threshold - without competition' method and was awarded to the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel located in Blackburn, UK. Important dates in this process include the contract signature on 10 June 2025, and the contract period spans from 11 June 2025 to 20 September 2025 with the award status marked as active.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hospitality and venue management services. Large-scale enterprises, like hotel chains, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The opportunity to host a high-profile conference could enhance business visibility within the public sector and broaden potential client bases. Engaging in this type of contract not only provides immediate financial benefit but also positions winning suppliers as preferred service providers for future events organised by similar public authorities.

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Notice Title

Hire of Venue

Notice Description

Venue to facilitate the delivery of the 2025 North West Finance Directors Conference

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059af4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056810-2025
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
£27,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.foster17@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCURE DUNKENHALGH HOTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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