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title: "Conference fees"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Conference fees

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e701ed10-bd90-454e-947c-47e8f7d1aff4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for conference fees under the tender ID SC12434/24. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of 'Hotel meeting and conference services' (CPV 55120000), was specifically for the ESRC Midland Graduate School event. The location for the services is Birmingham, with the postal code B15 2TT. This procurement procedure utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2024, with the contract period slated from 21st March 2024 to 24th May 2024.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer hotel meeting and conference services. Given the completed status of the tender and its direct procurement method, businesses with similar service offerings, especially those with a foothold in academic event management, stand to benefit significantly. De Vere Tortworth Court, identified as the supplier, underscores the suitability of SMEs for such procurement opportunities, thus motivating similar enterprises to engage in future tenders from organisations like The University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Conference fees for ESRC Midland Graduate School event

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47daee04-83da-463f-b0e7-fd136089c864 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2024 - 24 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,307 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47daee04-83da-463f-b0e7-fd136089c864

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47daee04-83da-463f-b0e7-fd136089c864
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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