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title: "Hotel Accommodation Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa4d70f7-5ba3-4a16-bbfb-03fdedf586b0"
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published: "2020-12-03"
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# Hotel Accommodation Services

Buyer: UK BIOCENTRE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa4d70f7-5ba3-4a16-bbfb-03fdedf586b0

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## Summary

The UK Biocentre Ltd is currently seeking tenders for Hotel Accommodation Services as part of their ongoing efforts to support the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focused on hotel accommodation, and is located in Milton Keynes, South East England. The tender process is active, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th January 2021. Successful contract delivery will commence on 1st March 2021 and continue through to 31st August 2021, under an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth in the hospitality sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector organisations (VCSEs) capable of providing accommodation services. Given the nature of the contract which caters to temporary staffing needs arising from increased operations at the Biocentre laboratories, businesses that can offer flexible accommodation solutions tailored to health sector requirements will be well-positioned to engage in this tender.

## Notice

UK Biocentre's laboratories in Milton Keynes are being used to analyse swab samples to support the national effort against the coronavirus pandemic. They are one of the three Lighthouse Labs - the biggest network of diagnostic testing facilities the UK has ever seen.Operations have expanded rapidly to analyse swab samples to determine whether COVID-19 is present, and capacity requirements are continuing to increase over time . We have repurposed existing laboratories and built new ones to provide the capacity required for such a significant undertaking.In order to achieve this level of testing. new temporary staff have been recruited, and this is expected to continue as the need for staff increases as capacity increases. To allow these staff to work at Biocentre laboratories in Milton Keynes on this project, UK Biocentre requires the provision of hotel accommodation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d5ac05-6b50-43f8-af4d-8ca4737c0b3a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK BIOCENTRE LTD |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 8AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Danesborough & Walton |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d5ac05-6b50-43f8-af4d-8ca4737c0b3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d5ac05-6b50-43f8-af4d-8ca4737c0b3a
  3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160921
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukbiocentre.com

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