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title: "Scientific Conference Venue"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-02-18"
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# Scientific Conference Venue

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea7291bc-39ce-4b73-866f-884084645d5b

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## Summary

The Met Office in the South West of England has completed a procurement process for a "Scientific Conference Venue," which falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services. This tender, initiated as a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, had a tender period that concluded on 5th November 2018. The resulting contract, amounting to £17,000, was active from 16th November 2018 until 20th November 2018, and it was awarded to the Bureau of Meteorology.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and event management sectors, particularly those capable of providing meeting and conference services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for similar contracts as they may find an accessible procurement process that can enhance their portfolio and customer base. Engaging in such tenders can lead to valuable partnerships and expand their visibility in a competitive market.

## Notice

Scientific conference, venue and workshop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8aedcd-3d05-41dd-beca-154760fc0fd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2018 - 20 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8aedcd-3d05-41dd-beca-154760fc0fd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8aedcd-3d05-41dd-beca-154760fc0fd1
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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