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NCA31007 Chancellors Dinner Hospitality

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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24 Jan 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for NCA31007 Chancellors Dinner Hospitality to DDG Consultancy Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The Chancellor of the University, HRH Princess Anne, hosts this prestigious event annually at Holyrood Palace, requiring high-quality event planning overseen by DDG Consultancy in partnership with Heritage catering. The procurement process has successfully concluded on 24th January 2023.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry, especially those specialising in event planning, catering, and hospitality. Businesses with expertise in managing exclusive and high-profile events, such as galas and dinners, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, suppliers who can provide bespoke services and uphold the standards required for prestigious events can find growth opportunities through participating in similar tenders in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA31007 Chancellors Dinner Hospitality

Notice Description

Each year the Chancellor of the University, HRH Princess Anne, hosts the Chancellor's Dinner on behalf of the University at Holyrood Palace. This is the University's most prestigious event and as such requires event planning to be of the highest quality. To ensure our event is up to standard required we use DDG Consultancy, who have an exclusive partnership with Heritage catering - the only catering within Scotland to hold the Royal Warrant necessary to cater such an event. Within this exclusive partnership the DDG team oversee all planning with the event client, all liaison with the local household team and where required the private & public offices of Principal guests. In addition, all third-party supplier liaison alongside the issuing of all internal running orders for all suppliers, security and local household teams are provided. DDG also manages the catering, master of ceremonies role, lighting, AV, furniture, and floristry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Each year the Chancellor of the University, HRH Princess Anne, hosts the Chancellor's Dinner on behalf of the University at Holyrood Palace. This is the University's most prestigious event and as such requires event planning to be of the highest quality. To ensure our event is up to standard required we use DDG Consultancy, who have an exclusive partnership with Heritage catering - the only catering within Scotland to hold the Royal Warrant necessary to cater such an event. Within this exclusive partnership the DDG team oversee all planning with the event client, all liaison with the local household team and where required the private & public offices of Principal guests. In addition, all third-party supplier liaison alongside the issuing of all internal running orders for all suppliers, security and local household teams are provided. DDG also manages the catering, master of ceremonies role, lighting, AV, furniture, and floristry.

Procurement Information

DDG Consultancy have an exclusive partnership with Heritage catering - the only catering within Scotland to hold the Royal Warrant necessary to cater such an event. Within this exclusive partnership the DDG team oversee all planning with the event client, all liaison with the local household team and where required the private & public offices of Principal guests. In addition, all third-party supplier liaison alongside the issuing of all internal running orders for all suppliers, security and local household teams are provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720068
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469358
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Fiona Vine
Contact Email
f.vine@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DDG CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469358
    NCA31007 Chancellors Dinner Hospitality - Each year the Chancellor of the University, HRH Princess Anne, hosts the Chancellor's Dinner on behalf of the University at Holyrood Palace. This is the University's most prestigious event and as such requires event planning to be of the highest quality. To ensure our event is up to standard required we use DDG Consultancy, who have an exclusive partnership with Heritage catering - the only catering within Scotland to hold the Royal Warrant necessary to cater such an event. Within this exclusive partnership the DDG team oversee all planning with the event client, all liaison with the local household team and where required the private & public offices of Principal guests. In addition, all third-party supplier liaison alongside the issuing of all internal running orders for all suppliers, security and local household teams are provided. DDG also manages the catering, master of ceremonies role, lighting, AV, furniture, and floristry.

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