--- title: "Festival of Learning 2018 & Organisation Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e2a3c31-7876-4ef1-93f6-d57ab9b8cfbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e2a3c31-7876-4ef1-93f6-d57ab9b8cfbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e2a3c31-7876-4ef1-93f6-d57ab9b8cfbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e2a3c31-7876-4ef1-93f6-d57ab9b8cfbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON" published: "2017-07-14" --- # Festival of Learning 2018 & Organisation Support Buyer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e2a3c31-7876-4ef1-93f6-d57ab9b8cfbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e2a3c31-7876-4ef1-93f6-d57ab9b8cfbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e2a3c31-7876-4ef1-93f6-d57ab9b8cfbc.json) ## Summary The University College London (UCL) is currently conducting an open tender for the "Festival of Learning 2018 & Organisation Support" project, aimed at acquiring services to support the EDUCATE conference organisation team for events taking place in London in June 2018. The procurement process, classified under business and management consultancy, is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28 July 2017. The appointed service provider is expected to commence work on 4 September 2017 and continue until 30 September 2018, with a total contract value of £30,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, academic conference support, and communication services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project involves providing vital links among academic communities and ensuring smooth coordination between multiple stakeholders. Businesses positioned to deliver consultancy and management services in educational settings will find this contract aligned with their expertise, offering a chance to expand their footprint in the academic sector. ## Notice UCL is planning to purchase the services of a provider who can provide support to the EDUCATE conference organisation team for the Festival of Learning 2018. Three International conferences will be co-located in London in June 2018 and these will form the academic heart of the festival. This service provider will provide key linkage with the academic community, conference attendees and the EDUCATE community, team and project. An EDUCATE showcase will also be a key element of the Festival of Learning 2018. The responsibilities of the role will be to act as the communication link between the Festival of Learning organisation team and the academic societies and community for the three conference learned societies. The responsibilities of the role will also be to act as the communication link between the Festival of Learning organisation team and UCL room bookings, and also the EDUCATE project team with respect to the EDUCATE showcase. The key contact for this supplier will be Prof Rose Luckin, Director of the EDUCATE project. It is planned that the provider for this stream of work will be appointed for 56 weeks from 4 September 2017 to 30 September 2018 on a one day per week basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11391ee0-a98f-47ba-ab71-7e07b06c57e4 | | 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 | 14 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1E 6BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11391ee0-a98f-47ba-ab71-7e07b06c57e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11391ee0-a98f-47ba-ab71-7e07b06c57e4 14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl/aspx/Home UCL e-Procurement portal address ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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