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title: "Meeting, Training and Conference Venue Hire- Phase 2."
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# Meeting, Training and Conference Venue Hire- Phase 2.

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86ddbae7-5744-494b-a70e-c801951e10b9

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "Meeting, Training and Conference Venue Hire - Phase 2." This procurement is categorised under hotel meeting and conference services, aimed at expanding their existing framework for venue hire to enhance geographical coverage. The procurement process is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 26 March 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence from 1 May 2018 and conclude on 1 January 2020. This procurement follows an open method, allowing all eligible vendors to compete.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in venue hire services, particularly those that can cater to training, conferences, and functions. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate in this tender. Given the council's intention to enhance its service provision, businesses with flexible and diverse venue options across the South West region of the United Kingdom would be especially well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) employs 300 office based staff at a number of sites distributed within the Authority's boundaries. Frequently it is necessary for the Authority to book external venues for the delivery of training, conferences, functions and meetings. B&NES have an existing framework for the provision of these services however we wish to add to this framework to ensure increased geographical coverage. It should be noted that this procurement falls under the "Light Touch Regime" as detailed in Section 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please note: 1) We are not seeking Event Management Companies. We wish to contract directly with venues. 2) The lead officer is not available between the 15th of February and the 12th of March. Please use this portal to ask any questions, these will be answered in advance of the closing date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe4fde3-4723-47f8-91d4-7020414198fc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe4fde3-4723-47f8-91d4-7020414198fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe4fde3-4723-47f8-91d4-7020414198fc
  8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=311e7fd0-790a-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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