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title: "Mansfield Traquair - Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025"
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# Mansfield Traquair - Location Venue for International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eecded38-da74-466e-8576-ca82a723106e

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for securing a venue for the International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference 2025. The contract, awarded to Heritage Portfolio Ltd, pertains to the provision of services in the "Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services" category (CPV: 79950000). Specifically, this involves organising a welcome drinks reception in Mansfield Traquair, Scotland, on the evening of 6 May 2025 for up to 600 guests. The procurement followed the "limited" method, involving a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The key dates include the tender period ending on 26 June 2024, the contract period starting on 28 August 2024, and concluding on 12 May 2025. The total contract value is £24,700 GBP.

This tender offers growth opportunities for established businesses in the event planning and venue management industries, particularly those capable of handling large-scale corporate gatherings. Although the tender was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with extensive resources and experience in high-profile event management would have found this to be a fitting opportunity. Securing such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation within the public procurement sector, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships with government entities like the CMA.

## Notice

The CMA are seeking to procure a venue for the ICN annual conference welcome drinks reception for up to 600 guests, on the evening of Tuesday 6 May 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c916013-eab3-4ef3-af7c-f073afed968b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2024 - 12 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,700 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERITAGE PORTFOLIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c916013-eab3-4ef3-af7c-f073afed968b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c916013-eab3-4ef3-af7c-f073afed968b
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc2fc2e9-e050-4c09-acf5-cc05e5480d2b

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