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title: "Scientific conference venue"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-01-29"
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# Scientific conference venue

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f7bfae6-8c34-4476-9507-43e7ad3198ab

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Met Office involved the tender for a scientific conference venue, categorised under hotel meeting and conference services. The procurement was initiated as a competitive quotation, suitable for limited engagement, with a total value of £10,720. The tender was published before the deadline on 17th October 2018, and the contract period commenced on 22nd January 2019, concluding on 25th January 2019. The location for delivery was specified within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presents a chance to engage in service-oriented contracts, especially those accustomed to supporting events and conferences. Companies that offer venue services, catering, and related hospitality offerings would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, benefiting from the expertise established through previous engagements in such projects.

## Notice

Scientific conference venue

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a77f974-26d2-4665-8c21-06b26201a4a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2019 - 25 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,720 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCURE SOUTHGATE HOTEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a77f974-26d2-4665-8c21-06b26201a4a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a77f974-26d2-4665-8c21-06b26201a4a0
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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