---
title: "Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04abfb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2025-03-12"
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# Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04abfb

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has entered the award stage for the procurement titled "Venue and Hosting of UKMMN Conferences," located in the UKK4 region. This procurement falls under the services category with CPV classification 55120000, covering hotel meeting and conference services. The process utilised an open procedure, with key dates including the initial event scheduled for May/June 2025, followed by a review to determine whether the venue will host for four consecutive years. Contract signing occurred on 20 February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in hotel meeting and conference services, offering an £80,894 GBP contract with another for £180,000 GBP. Suitable candidates include SMEs with expertise in venue hosting and conference management. The awarded supplier, Function Fixers, showcases the type of business that can deliver high-quality services fitting the University of Exeter's requirements. With potential for ongoing annual conferences, businesses can leverage this as consistent revenue and a prestigious association with a leading educational institution.

## Notice

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter requires a venue to host the annual UKMMN Conference & Forum conference, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The contract will include the possibility of hosting four conferences on an annual basis, with the first taking place in May/June 2025. We would look to hold this event in the same venue for four consecutive years, though this decision would be made following review of the initial event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009042-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,894 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNCTION FIXERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009042-2025
- 14 Oct 2024 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033062-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86694&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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