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title: "GSS23948 - networking event"
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published: "2023-12-12"
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# GSS23948 - networking event

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-463792ab-1848-4287-8d2c-cafeb4a953d9

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract for a networking event to Inclusive Innovation. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, with a contract value of £28,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on December 6, 2023, and the contract period will be from January 2, 2024, to March 31, 2024. The main procurement category is services, and the event services fall under the CPV code 79952000.

This tender for a networking event organised by UKRI through UK Shared Business Services Limited presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the event services industry in the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The unique procurement method used provides a chance for smaller businesses to participate and grow their presence in the market through collaborative opportunities.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a networking even. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive Quotation (below threshold)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5150c9c2-ee36-4e11-873c-18b46c194073 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INCLUSIVE INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5150c9c2-ee36-4e11-873c-18b46c194073

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5150c9c2-ee36-4e11-873c-18b46c194073
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8297066-7910-4b36-9c15-5b68ff259a15

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