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title: "2023-685 Venue Finding Services"
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# 2023-685 Venue Finding Services

Buyer: AHDB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc461457-7f3e-4b6b-b139-e2b43a58240c

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## Summary

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), based in Coventry, has completed the tender award for "2023-685 Venue Finding Services" under the Miscellaneous business and business-related services category (CPV 79900000). The procurement was conducted as an open procedure. AHDB required a venue finding service offering bill-back services, clear costs, best-negotiated rates, and varied venue options, with a contract starting on 6th August 2024 and ending on 5th August 2025. The awarded contract period allows for a 12-month appointment with an option to extend for an additional two years. The awarded supplier is arrangeMY, an SME situated in Worcester.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the event management and venue finding sector. The contract, valued at up to £80,000 per event, presents a substantial growth opportunity for SMEs, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive venue management services with clear and competitive pricing. Businesses with expertise in bill-back services and those located within or willing to operate in the West Midlands region will find this tender especially advantageous. Participation in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and client base, contributing to long-term business development and success.

## Notice

AWARDED - AHDB were looking for a venue finding service that offers bill-back services, venue quotes with clear costs, best-negotiated rates and varied options of location/venues. We would seek for the preferred supplier to appointment on a 12-month basis with the option to extend the contract for 2 years. The successful agency must be able to provide Bill back service - up to PS80,000 per event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8357446-a8e5-4a95-a41b-03d6a18dc94d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | AHDB |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRANGEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8357446-a8e5-4a95-a41b-03d6a18dc94d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8357446-a8e5-4a95-a41b-03d6a18dc94d
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c295c729-4632-40ed-bc97-51195f393c0f
  Redacted contract

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