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title: "Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025"
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# Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d5493fc-a716-4069-862a-8df95d0c80dd

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for its tender titled "Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services" (CPV: 92500000). The awarded contract is for the provision of a venue for the ICN annual conference dinner to accommodate 400-600 guests, scheduled for the evening of 8 May 2025 in Scotland, United Kingdom. The formal tender period ended on 1 July 2024, and the contract period spans from 9 August 2024 to 12 May 2025, with a total contract value of £10,500. The procurement was conducted via a competitive quotation process, specifically a limited procurement method below threshold.

This tender presents a viable growth opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and events management sectors, particularly those experienced in hosting large-scale international events. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing comprehensive venue services, including logistical support for a significant number of attendees, will find this tender especially relevant. The awarded contract was secured by NMS Enterprises Ltd, an SME based in Edinburgh, highlighting the competitive edge small and medium-sized enterprises can have in such procurement processes.

## Notice

The CMA are seeking to procure a venue for the ICN annual conference dinner for 400-600 guests, on the evening of Thursday 8 May 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a33b344-403a-4dc0-9072-9030834595a4 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 12 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,500 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NMS ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a33b344-403a-4dc0-9072-9030834595a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a33b344-403a-4dc0-9072-9030834595a4
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93e34ca1-dff0-467e-a125-88848558df91

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