--- title: "GB-London: PROVISION OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-10-25" --- # GB-London: PROVISION OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-733b9c06-9366-4648-acdc-058ff4efc4f1.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) involves the provision of conference facilities for an upcoming three-day conference scheduled for 17-19 March 2020 in London, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as GB-London: Provision of Conference Facilities, is currently in the Open procedure procurement stage. The tender period ends at 23:59 on 28 October 2019, with submissions required by 4pm on that date. The estimated contract value is £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in hotel meeting and conference services. Businesses that can effectively provide venue space accommodating between 250 and 300 delegates, along with necessary conference amenities, will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, as Cefas aims to support SMEs, eligible companies are encouraged to respond and participate in this competitive procurement process, potentially expanding their client base and securing future contracts. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 October 2019 for the following reason: Extension to tender window - submissions must no be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday 30th October 2019.(Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is an executive agency of Defra. It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regards to marine and closely related environments. The 3-day Conference is scheduled to take place on 17-19 March 2020 (but 16-18 March 2020 might be considered, if necessary). It is intended that between 250 and 300 delegates from around the world will attend the Conference, and this will include ministerial level delegates. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8Q33U6R7WY) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a08a33-cc6f-4fe3-970c-a18b307263a5 | | 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 | 25 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2019 at 06:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a08a33-cc6f-4fe3-970c-a18b307263a5 - 18 Oct 2019 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a08a33-cc6f-4fe3-970c-a18b307263a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a08a33-cc6f-4fe3-970c-a18b307263a5 25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-PROVISION-OF-CONFERENCE-FACILITIES/8Q33U6R7WY Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8Q33U6R7WY ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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