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title: "Event Support - Launchpad Celebration Conference"
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# Event Support - Launchpad Celebration Conference

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce69a950-8e48-4ad2-b781-a5161dfc9f55

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully awarded a contract for event support services titled "Event Support - Launchpad Celebration Conference" in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the event services category (CPV: 79952000). The tender process concluded with the award being published on 29th October 2024, following a competitive quotation method below threshold. The contract period runs from 23rd September 2024 to 31st May 2025, with a contract value of £25,900 GBP. Key dates of the procurement include the tender period ending on 20th August 2024 and the award date on 19th September 2024.

This procurement presents a valuable business growth opportunity for enterprises specialising in event management services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which were deemed suitable for this tender. The procurement method allowed for competitive quotations, making it accessible for smaller businesses to vie for the contract. Companies capable of providing comprehensive event support and management services would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities offered by public authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The awarded supplier for this contract is UMi Commercial Ltd.

## Notice

TVCA-PROC-0429 - Event Support - Launchpad Celebration Conference - RFQ to event management suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2ea417-68d0-47d7-ab86-10c398f397f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,900 |
| 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 | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UMI COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2ea417-68d0-47d7-ab86-10c398f397f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2ea417-68d0-47d7-ab86-10c398f397f4
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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