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title: "Provision of a Venue Hire for Cohort Launches"
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# Provision of a Venue Hire for Cohort Launches

Buyer: LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06edc159-3cc0-4042-9971-2bc9ee008d26

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by London & Partners Limited, which is seeking venue hire for the "Mayor's International Business Programme" (MIBP) and the "Business Growth Programme" (BGP). The title of the tender is "Provision of a Venue Hire for Cohort Launches," classified under event services. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 3 June 2021, with an end date for tender submissions set for 2 July 2021. The contract period is from 1 August 2021 to 1 August 2022, and the estimated value is £80,000, with services required in Central London (preferably zone one).

This opportunity could significantly benefit event management companies and venues that are capable of meeting specific requirements, including being Covid secure and having the ability to host hybrid events. Prospective suppliers should be able to provide in-house catering, state-of-the-art AV equipment, and suitable space for at least 120 attendees. The tender is particularly well suited to SMEs looking to increase their visibility within the business community, especially those aligned with government initiatives focusing on sustainability and inclusivity.

## Notice

Venue Hire for MIBP/BGP Cohort Launches The work will be funded by our ERDF programme. London & Partners has gained funding for PS3,946,913 from European Regional Development Fund programme (ERDF) to deliver the "Mayor's International Business Programme" (MIBP). London & Partners also received funding for PS3,070,952 from ERDF to deliver the "Business Growth Programme" (BGP). Historically all events organised by MIBP & BGP have been procured using the 3 quotes process, as per the ERDF and Public Contract Regulations (PCR). This option allows MIBP/BGP to be fluid and dynamic and find venues which match the event narratives and the capacity requirements. However, in order to comply with the aggregation rule of the PCR we are now seeking to place a longer contract with a venue to host multiple events. Venues with the following requirements: Covid Secure Space wise capacity - 120 in table format plus break out space allowing for social distancing in compliance with Government guidelines Room which accommodates and supports presentations and video Layout that is conducive to the event delivery. I.e capacity of 120 seated in roundtable format. AV: We require staging, lectern, panel, microphones, surround sounds, projectors and screen. We also require capacity to run hybrid event technology. In-house catering offering business professional breakfast and lunch options Dates available in September 2021, October 2021, January 2022, April 2022 Cloakroom Fully accessible A central London and good connected location (preferably zone one) in keeping with L&P brand No basement Prestige of the venue We would consider hotel and conference spaces Available during business hours Private space Factors that associate the venue with the business community Ideally within 7 minutes' walk of a station Round tables Secure venue as it will host the Mayor of London and/or Deputy Mayor Brand piece - alignment with the Mayor's philosophy and commitments to sustainability and inclusivity. Option to be able to deliver and store boxes, collateral and banners overnight Critical Success Factors Capacity Location Brand alignment to our value and purpose of the event Value for Money -In house caters -Have equipment, staging, delegate rate (package per delegate) Minimum Capacity Location Brand alignment to our value and purpose of the event Budget Preferable Tues to Thursday for event Option to have 2 events within the same week Additional requirement is a site visit to check the brand requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93867ca3-ebf6-4500-80f5-eff244221258 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOBACCO DOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93867ca3-ebf6-4500-80f5-eff244221258
- 3 Jun 2021 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8f7edd-b5f7-48aa-bd8b-b66cbf78da7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93867ca3-ebf6-4500-80f5-eff244221258
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8f7edd-b5f7-48aa-bd8b-b66cbf78da7c
  3rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e55b83d7-0d03-4bd2-a94f-a2d015c65512
  RFP

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