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title: "Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences"
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# Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f2df222-2d3d-49a6-9f9f-f065889d9f0f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has initiated the procurement process for the "Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences." This tender falls under the hotel meeting and conference services industry category (CPV 55120000) and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with relevant details published on 14 October 2024. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 13 November 2024 at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract will commence on 14 November 2024, extending until 15 November 2024. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in conference and hotel services to secure a multi-year contract, with the potential to host four annual conferences for the UKMMN, beginning in May/June 2025. Notably, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses that can provide high-quality venue and hosting services and have a strategic interest in establishing a long-term relationship with the University of Exeter are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9abbe7-5dc4-4256-b555-a445b7ab1702 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 18:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9abbe7-5dc4-4256-b555-a445b7ab1702

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9abbe7-5dc4-4256-b555-a445b7ab1702
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86694&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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