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title: "Conference Venue Hire"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-07-26"
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# Conference Venue Hire

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bd79c41-5215-4752-afea-1dca8aadb4df

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, pertains to the hiring of a conference venue for an event in New Zealand, identified as "Conference Venue Hire". This contract falls under the category of hotel meeting and conference services, with a total value of £12,500. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, aiming to complete the tender process by 30 April 2019. The contract itself was set to commence on 1 May 2019 and concluded on 2 May 2019, making it relevant for any service providers in the region with capabilities in delivering conference venue services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in event management and venue provision, particularly within the services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in hosting workshops and conferences would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the nature of the procurement, companies that can provide flexible, high-quality venue solutions and are able to cater to specific client requirements in the South West of the UK might find significant growth potential through participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

Suitable venue in New Zealand to host conference and workshop event at the home site of partner scientists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402fe256-3601-4eec-aa08-6ca0ef674656 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 2 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,500 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIWA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2019 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402fe256-3601-4eec-aa08-6ca0ef674656

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402fe256-3601-4eec-aa08-6ca0ef674656
  26th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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