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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00ab99df-ad38-4842-8d77-aec4017a3c1e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-01-31"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00ab99df-ad38-4842-8d77-aec4017a3c1e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has announced the award of a contract titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice" for hotel meeting and conference services, with a total value of £70,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 25 January 2021, following a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below threshold. The contract is set to commence on 20 January 2021 and will run until 30 April 2021, taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 19 January 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in event management and hospitality services, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive conference solutions and catering services will find this tender particularly relevant for growth. Additionally, voluntary and community sector enterprises may also be well-suited to compete, given their recognised eligibility in the procurement process.

## Notice

VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - NOT AN OPPORTUNITY This is notification of the intention to award the contract to IISS to run a full day conference

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f39a10-e017-470a-96a0-11307286d377 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,333 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES (IISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2021 at 17:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f39a10-e017-470a-96a0-11307286d377
- 12 Jan 2021 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab1d994-4738-4b2b-aafb-c460c73d56bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f39a10-e017-470a-96a0-11307286d377
  31st January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab1d994-4738-4b2b-aafb-c460c73d56bd
  12th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9f0e5c9-3a92-448d-9ccf-061a9bf9959f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ed08a4e3-f58b-4373-9003-db85e8a178cc

## Provenance

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