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Hotel Accommodation - Somerset Heping

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, a sub-central government public authority based in Leicester, UK, has completed a direct procurement process entitled "Hotel Accommodation - Somerset Heping." This procurement involves hotel accommodation services, transfers, and associated amenities in Shenyang, China. The award was made to Somerset Heping (Shenyang) Property Co. Ltd, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, carrying a gross value of £60,000. The procurement method was direct, hence below the usual competition threshold, and the contract was signed on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses in the hotel and accommodation sector, specifically those capable of offering comprehensive accommodation solutions in China. The procurement process was structured without competition, making it particularly attractive to businesses with an established presence or partnerships in the region. Given the direct award management, companies focused on international lodging solutions may find this type of contract favourable for expansion or reinforcing their presence in the Asian market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hotel Accommodation - Somerset Heping

Notice Description

Accommodation, transfers and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023092-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET HEPING (SHENYANG) PROPERTY CO.LTD

Further Information

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