---
title: "GSS25192 - Conference Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb73"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2025-03-11"
---

# GSS25192 - Conference Hire

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb73

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has completed the procurement process titled "GSS25192 - Conference Hire", focusing on hotel meeting and conference services within the services category. This direct procurement, occurring below the competition threshold, awarded the contract to Apex Hotels (Developments) Ltd. The contract, signed on 6th March 2025, covers services from 3rd November to 7th November 2025, with a total value of £28,032 gross (£23,360 net). The primary location for the delivery is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in conference and hotel services, particularly those able to provide specialised facilities and excellent hospitality standards. SMEs in the events or hospitality industry would be well-suited to competing in similar procurements. Partnering with high-profile organisations like the UK Space Agency can enhance business portfolios, increase visibility, and lead to further contracts within public sector procurement.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Award notice for conference hotel hire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008705-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,360 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEX HOTELS (DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008705-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008705-2025
  11th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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