--- title: "Teach First Venue Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-677174b2-ffa7-457d-8e97-905c5e6eb509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-677174b2-ffa7-457d-8e97-905c5e6eb509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-677174b2-ffa7-457d-8e97-905c5e6eb509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-677174b2-ffa7-457d-8e97-905c5e6eb509.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEACH FIRST" published: "2018-07-20" --- # Teach First Venue Procurement Buyer: TEACH FIRST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-677174b2-ffa7-457d-8e97-905c5e6eb509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-677174b2-ffa7-457d-8e97-905c5e6eb509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-677174b2-ffa7-457d-8e97-905c5e6eb509.json) ## Summary Teach First is currently inviting proposals for its "Teach First Venue Procurement," focusing on the provision of venue hire and associated services for three one-day events scheduled on 6, 7, and 8 November 2018, in either central London or Birmingham. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 10 August 2018. The events will accommodate varying participant numbers, with the main requirements including suitable venues, catering, and audiovisual support. The industry category for this procurement encompasses hotel meeting and conference services, catering services, and event services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in venue provision, catering, and event management, particularly those with the capacity to service large-scale corporate events. Companies capable of delivering strong Wi-Fi and AV support, along with substantial catering facilities, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As a recognised buyer in the education sector, Teach First encourages expressions of interest from small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting an inclusive approach to its procurement efforts. ## Notice Teach First invites you to submit a Proposal for the supply of venue hire and associated services and facilities for 3 one day events in either central London or Birmingham on the following dates: Tuesday 6 November 2018 Wednesday 7 November 2018 Thursday 8 November 2018 The essential requirements for each of the events are detailed below: Number of participants: Tue 6 November - 130 Wed 7 November - 290 Thu 8 November - 155 Location: Central London location (close to central tube station) or Birmingham (close to New Street Station) Rooms: On all days - 1 large hall that all delegates can sit in Cabaret Tue 6 November - 1 large hall for 130 in cabaret Wed 7 November - 1 large hall for 285 in cabaret and 14 break out rooms which can hold between 10 - 30 people. Thu 8 November - 1 large hall for 155 in cabaret, 2 additional break out rooms which can hold around 50 people each AV requirements: - flipcharts and speakers in each room - AV technician on site - Microphones and speakers in main room - relay screens throughout the large hall room to repeat the screen at front. Relay screens are desired in the break out room but not necessary - Projector and screen in Large room/hall Catering: Dining area with enough space for all delegates to sit an eat in one sitting - ideally a hot fork buffet lunch. 3 coffee breaks Breakfast treats ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Strong wifi would be needed across the venue so that we can access websites simultaneously. We would need access to broadband running between 20-25mbs Plug sockets for delegates to charge laptops in rooms, with power banks provided if needed Interested parties should email ProviderContracts@teachfirst.org.uk to request the RFP and associated tender documentation. The closing date for submissions is 17.00 on 10 August. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7eabb3f-374f-4362-a195-e8b8363bdeef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 8 Nov 2018 | | 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 | TEACH FIRST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 0ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Greenwich Peninsula | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services - 55520000 - Catering services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2018 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7eabb3f-374f-4362-a195-e8b8363bdeef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7eabb3f-374f-4362-a195-e8b8363bdeef 20th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.teachfirst.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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