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title: "ICES Annual Science Conference"
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# ICES Annual Science Conference

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df86745c-be94-406f-ae81-f0ec2ee83a6c

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## Summary

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea's Annual Science Conference was awarded to First Event by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) based in London, UK. The procurement process was completed using a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from December 18th, 2023, to September 14th, 2024. The conference services category includes hotel meeting and conference services. The tender period ended on December 17th, 2023.

This tender for the ICES Annual Science Conference, organised by DEFRA, presents an opportunity for businesses in the hotel meeting and conference services industry to showcase their offerings. Companies specialising in conference services, particularly those focusing on high-quality hotel venues, may find this tender suited to their strengths. The direct procurement method and the single tender action below the threshold suggest a streamlined process for interested businesses. Understanding the key dates and deadlines is essential for businesses considering competing for this contract.

## Notice

International Council for the Exploration of the Sea's Annual Science Conference

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863dcfb-eb93-4a9f-9b5a-b52d9e082016 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 14 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £561,991 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST EVENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863dcfb-eb93-4a9f-9b5a-b52d9e082016

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863dcfb-eb93-4a9f-9b5a-b52d9e082016
  3rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f31cbb6-7ce7-438c-bba4-efbdc5ba927b
  2021_Short_Form_Contract approved_Redacted

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