--- title: "Event Management of an annual event showcasing breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence, innovation, research, practice and funding for Satellite Applications Catapult and University of Buckingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6152ec67-139e-4410-b636-a3e3b0b26dd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6152ec67-139e-4410-b636-a3e3b0b26dd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6152ec67-139e-4410-b636-a3e3b0b26dd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6152ec67-139e-4410-b636-a3e3b0b26dd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2019-03-11" --- # Event Management of an annual event showcasing breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence, innovation, research, practice and funding for Satellite Applications Catapult and University of Buckingham Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6152ec67-139e-4410-b636-a3e3b0b26dd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6152ec67-139e-4410-b636-a3e3b0b26dd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6152ec67-139e-4410-b636-a3e3b0b26dd6.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is inviting tenders for the management of an annual event that will showcase innovations in Artificial Intelligence, research, and funding. This significant event, expected to attract around 500 attendees each day over a two-day period, will take place at a prominent venue in London, starting from 16 April 2019 and concluding on 19 March 2021. The tender period ends on 21 March 2019, with a total contract value of £1,600,000. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, targeting service providers within the event management industry. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in event management and related services, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale events. Companies with expertise in logistics, sponsorship sales, marketing, and innovation-driven environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the backing of notable institutions like the Satellite Applications Catapult and the University of Buckingham, successful bidders could see enhanced visibility and growth potential in the rapidly evolving tech sector. ## Notice The Satellite Applications Catapult (Organiser) and the University of Buckingham are working together to create a new annual event, showcasing breakthroughs in AI innovation, research, practice and funding. It will be hosted by the University of Buckingham, which is at the centre of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor. The event will be at a significant scale, with year one targeted to deliver 500 attendees from around the world (each day) to a two-day festival, with 50-100 companies exhibiting (subject to sponsorship sales) and further opportunities for event sponsorship. It will take place at a landmark London venue reflecting its international scale and importance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bb7ad-fa6b-480f-849d-467fa240f517 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Apr 2019 - 19 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2019 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bb7ad-fa6b-480f-849d-467fa240f517 - 19 Feb 2019 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bb7ad-fa6b-480f-849d-467fa240f517 - 18 Feb 2019 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bb7ad-fa6b-480f-849d-467fa240f517 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bb7ad-fa6b-480f-849d-467fa240f517 11th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80bb47cc-a470-41fd-9cac-e55211a25a88 Invitation to tender document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac95c905-091a-468f-93a9-bf7b851bc0dd Specification & Pricing document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8180fcc-0811-4d8a-9869-47b096228d22 Q&A generated in the process ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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