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title: "Skills Summit Event Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b448260-147f-429e-9dc9-bdb699fed009"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Skills Summit Event Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b448260-147f-429e-9dc9-bdb699fed009

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking an events agency for the "Skills Summit Event Support" contract, aimed at facilitating the delivery of a significant business event. This tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 6 September 2017, and the contract, valued at £15,000, is set to commence on 12 September 2017 and end on 12 November 2017. The event will take place in London, and businesses within the mining, basic metals, and event services sectors are encouraged to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their portfolios and gain experience in managing high-profile events. Agencies that specialise in event planning, logistics, and execution will find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to showcase their capabilities to a public sector client while contributing to important educational initiatives.

## Notice

We are looking to appoint an events agency to support the Department in the delivery of a high profile business event. The agency will work with a communications project manager from the Department to arrange, deliver and evaluate the event. Additional information: See 'Attachments' for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021bd4b0-2391-4a1a-90a3-5337372a9b03 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2017 - 12 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021bd4b0-2391-4a1a-90a3-5337372a9b03
- 30 Aug 2017 at 17:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021bd4b0-2391-4a1a-90a3-5337372a9b03
- 30 Aug 2017 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021bd4b0-2391-4a1a-90a3-5337372a9b03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021bd4b0-2391-4a1a-90a3-5337372a9b03
  10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21800e61-a67e-4817-b6c0-3660e8307724
  Additional Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c704e8af-3158-4b1c-8822-34923d1185ec
  Invitation to tender letter

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