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title: "Quote LMM110325LF: Hire of Midland Hotel Manchester for two-day Big Tent conference 11th 12th March 2025 for AFN Network project"
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# Quote LMM110325LF: Hire of Midland Hotel Manchester for two-day Big Tent conference 11th 12th March 2025 for AFN Network project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9fbaf0-a9a8-4a02-8ad3-46a39db6173c

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has awarded a contract for the hire of the Midland Hotel in Manchester to host the AFN Network project's two-day Big Tent conference, which will take place on 11th and 12th March 2025. This procurement, classified under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services, follows a competitive quotation process below the threshold value, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract period begins on 20th November 2024 and ends on 12th March 2025. The official award was announced on 12th December 2024 with a total contract value of £39,666.66.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses in the hotel and conference service industry, especially those classified as SMEs. Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited, designated as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Enterprises capable of providing comprehensive meeting and accommodation services in the Manchester area stand to benefit most. Participating in such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolio, increase visibility in the market and build robust relationships with noteworthy institutions like the University of the West of England.

## Notice

Quote LMM110325LF: Hire of Midland Hotel Manchester for two-day Big Tent conference 11th 12th March 2025 for AFN Network project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2024c235-3f92-4496-aa8a-27d4c8c6d3eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 12 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,666 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO HOTEL MANAGEMENT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2024c235-3f92-4496-aa8a-27d4c8c6d3eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2024c235-3f92-4496-aa8a-27d4c8c6d3eb
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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