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EUROCITIES 2018 Professional Conference Organiser Service

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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31 May 2017 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently involved in a public procurement process to acquire Professional Conference Organiser services for the EUROCITIES 2018 Annual Conference, scheduled from 28 to 30 November 2018. The tender, initiated by the Scottish Government, falls under the services category and is part of a wider initiative to facilitate urban dialogue among European cities. The tender period commenced on 12 June 2017 and concluded on 12 March 2018. This procurement is categorized as a tender process, with awards made on 30 May 2017.

This opportunity enables businesses specialising in event management, conference organisation, and consultancy services to engage in significant networking and collaboration within the European urban governance arena. Firms that possess expertise in managing large-scale events, particularly within the context of international conferences, would be particularly well-suited to this tender, as the meeting serves as a critical platform for city representatives to share ideas and address urban challenges.

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Notice Title

EUROCITIES 2018 Professional Conference Organiser Service

Notice Description

The EUROCITIES association, based in Brussels (Square de Meeus 1, B-1000 Brussels, http://www.eurocities.eu) is the major network of European cities, bringing together the local governments of over 130 of Europe's largest cities and 40 partner cities that between them govern some 130 million citizens across 39 countries. The EUROCITIES conference and AGM takes place annually in November. The conference is the annual political meeting and platform for European city representatives to share knowledge and ideas and address key urban challenges faced by cities in Europe. It is the most prestigious event in the network's calendar providing a forum for city networking and political debate between city leaders.EUROCITIES 2018 Annual Conference, which will be organised jointly with EUROCITIES, is being hosted by the City of Edinburgh Council on 28 - 30 November 2018. The City of Edinburgh Council therefore requires the services of a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). Further details regarding EUROCITIES in general and the particular requirements for the Edinburgh conference are available in the attached Invitation to Tender document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000491711
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Commercial & Procurement Services, Procurement
Contact Email
billy.robertson@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312445522, +44 1315296256

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

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