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Conference Service Support for BRC/CRF Conference

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Sep 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involved providing conference service support for the BRC/CRF Conference. Located in Birmingham, the process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on hotel meeting and conference services. This procurement was in the award stage as of 19th September 2025 and covered the period from 24th July 2025 to 23rd July 2026. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, indicating it was awarded without competition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in conference and event management services. The NEC Group ICC, an SME, was the successful supplier, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to secure contracts with large public authorities through specialised services offerings. Companies adept in providing technical support and venue services within the West Midlands region could leverage this sector to expand business capabilities and secure similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Conference Service Support for BRC/CRF Conference

Notice Description

The Center was chosen for the conference and these additional services were needed tpo provide technical support and cloakroom needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058094-2025
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
£11,829 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2026 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC GROUP ICC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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