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title: "Contract for the Provision of Venue Hire and Licence to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Provision of Venue Hire and Licence to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d4fe8c2-01a5-4889-babf-3fb8f8d7da68

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of venue hire and licence associated with the 13th World Congress on Railway Research 2022. This contract, valued at £361,001.01, falls under the event services industry and was executed through a direct award procurement method. The contract period is set from 5th June 2022 to 9th June 2022, with the bidding stage concluding on 26th September 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, venue services, and hospitality, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale international events. Companies that can provide comprehensive venue hire solutions or have existing relationships with international convention centres may find this contract aligns with their capabilities, driving growth and expanding their presence in the competitive event services market.

## Notice

Contract for Venue Licence for the 13th World Congress on Railway Research 2022 for the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d428a1b-82e7-4434-9e18-f8a071b35652 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2022 - 9 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £361,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,001 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d428a1b-82e7-4434-9e18-f8a071b35652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d428a1b-82e7-4434-9e18-f8a071b35652
  1st November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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