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title: "Scientific conference"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-09-13"
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# Scientific conference

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aca32d4b-c97b-41a7-88c9-13eba50bf1a5

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, revolves around the organisation of a scientific conference located in Exeter, South West England. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as hotel meeting and conference services (CPV 55120000). The contract, valued at £14,664, was awarded through a limited procurement method that involved a competitive quotation process. The tender was concluded on 16th May 2017, with the contract period commencing on 17th May 2017 and lasting until 10th November 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the conference and events sector, primarily those offering hotel and meeting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management, venue provision, or catering would be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of this procurement process can encourage innovation and competitive pricing among suppliers, making it an attractive prospect for growing businesses in related industries.

## Notice

Scientific conference

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da8dc72-7cc1-4260-814c-6f7865be70cd |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2017 - 10 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,664 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,664 |
| 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

- 13 Sep 2017 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da8dc72-7cc1-4260-814c-6f7865be70cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da8dc72-7cc1-4260-814c-6f7865be70cd
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7f2c4d5-ea88-4189-95c8-87866bd97542
  Scientific conference

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