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title: "SLS Annual Symposium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0376e3"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
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# SLS Annual Symposium

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0376e3

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## Summary

The University of Dundee is seeking a suitable venue to host their SLS Annual Symposium event. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a contract already awarded to Bien Venue LTD. The event falls under the services category, specifically hotel meeting and conference services. The deadline for submissions is November 18, 2022. The University aims to enter into a contract for a term period of 4 years, starting in March 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the hotel and hospitality industry to secure a contract for hosting a prestigious university event. Companies with experience in providing conference services and accommodation are well-suited to compete. The University of Dundee, as the buying organisation, is looking for suppliers who can meet their quality and price criteria. The procurement method is an open procedure, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), with electronic submissions required.

## Notice

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee wishes to enter into a contract with a suitable venue to host their Annual Symposium event.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee is one of the leading Universities in Europe for research in Life Sciences. In previous years the School has held an annual symposium which provides an opportunity for researchers to get an overview of the research projects taking place across the Divisions and develop valuable collaborations. The Symposium will be held over a two-day period with the next event scheduled to take place in March 2023. The University wish to ensure best value by entering into a contract with a suitable venue to host the event.

Renewal: Contract duration will be for a term period of 4 years consisting of 2 years initial contract duration with an option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001581-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIEN VENUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 55100000 - Hotel services
- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 55130000 - Other hotel services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001581-2023
- 19 Oct 2022 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029390-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708315
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00105

## Provenance

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