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title: "Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences"
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# Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c16b02cf-aa47-4fa4-ac5e-401a59ca74e9

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the tendering process for the venue and hosting of the UKMMN Conference & Forum, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract involves hosting four annual conferences from May/June 2025 onwards, with the potential for all events to be held at the same venue. The procurement fell under the category of hotel meeting and conference services, with the venue required to be located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender followed an open procedure method, with the tender period ending on 13th November 2024, and the contractual period set between 14th November 2024 and 15th November 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hotel meeting and conference services, particularly in the South West of England. The contract, valued at £80,894, has been awarded to Function Fixers, and includes the chance to secure hosting rights for multiple critical events over four consecutive years. Businesses adept at managing large-scale conferences and providing comprehensive hospitality services to academic and professional forums will find this tender particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises actively seeking substantial, long-term contracts within the services industry would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in future procurement processes.

## Notice

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed5ae2-b7e3-4dc8-bd81-167b18a82a7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,894 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNCTION FIXERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed5ae2-b7e3-4dc8-bd81-167b18a82a7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aed5ae2-b7e3-4dc8-bd81-167b18a82a7b
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86694&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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