--- title: "SHAPE VENUE HIRE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15dfa561-434d-4a42-98de-2b33498be1dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15dfa561-434d-4a42-98de-2b33498be1dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15dfa561-434d-4a42-98de-2b33498be1dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15dfa561-434d-4a42-98de-2b33498be1dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-06" --- # SHAPE VENUE HIRE Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15dfa561-434d-4a42-98de-2b33498be1dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15dfa561-434d-4a42-98de-2b33498be1dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15dfa561-434d-4a42-98de-2b33498be1dc.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a provider for conferencing facilities for their SHAPE Programme for Children and Young People. The procurement stage is currently open for tender with a submission deadline of 13:00 on 27 March 2023. The contract period is from 23 May 2023 to 30 June 2025. The procurement falls under the services category within the industry classification of hotel meeting and conference services and catering services. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. This tender opportunity presents a chance for organisations experienced in providing conferencing facilities to support the SHAPE Programme. Businesses in the hotel meeting and conference services industry, as well as catering services providers, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender requires potential suppliers to express interest through the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal by the specified closing date. This opportunity can foster business growth and collaboration in delivering important initiatives for children and young people in the West Midlands region. ## Notice Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to deliver the provision of conferencing facilities for the Council's SHAPE Programme for Children and Young People. The SHAPE Programme is a "child's voice" initiative led by SMBC. One of the key events within the programme is the engagement of children and young people through their local schools at a conference. Separate primary and secondary school conferences are held in the summer term. The SHAPE Programme has additionally introduced a conference for the STEPs (Sandwell Transitional Educational Partnerships) Centre which offers support to children and their families; new to Sandwell and the UK, who speak English as an additional language. attend Virtual School in Sandwell. The conferences are avenues to bring young people together from across the Borough with the aim of supporting them to learn from each other, and to discuss how schools may be tackling key issues affecting children and young people today. The conferences will also raise awareness of these issues through guest speakers, interactive workshops and activities, and though engagement and consultation. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 Hours on 27 March 2023. Additional information: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to deliver the provision of conferencing facilities for the Council's SHAPE Programme for Children and Young People. The SHAPE Programme is a "child's voice" initiative led by SMBC. One of the key events within the programme is the engagement of children and young people through their local schools at a conference. Separate primary and secondary school conferences are held in the summer term. The SHAPE Programme has additionally introduced a conference for the STEPs (Sandwell Transitional Educational Partnerships) Centre which offers support to children and their families; new to Sandwell and the UK, who speak English as an additional language. attend Virtual School in Sandwell. The conferences are avenues to bring young people together from across the Borough with the aim of supporting them to learn from each other, and to discuss how schools may be tackling key issues affecting children and young people today. The conferences will also raise awareness of these issues through guest speakers, interactive workshops and activities, and though engagement and consultation. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 Hours on 27 March 2023. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a840c2-6ec7-4163-96f7-b6ba82e4d1de | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2023 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a840c2-6ec7-4163-96f7-b6ba82e4d1de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a840c2-6ec7-4163-96f7-b6ba82e4d1de 6th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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