---
title: "CEFAS25-56 ICMSS Conference Exeter Events"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0519b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# CEFAS25-56 ICMSS Conference Exeter Events

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0519b3

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has completed a tendering process for the "CEFAS25-56 ICMSS Conference Exeter Events". This tender involves a six-day venue hire for the International Conference of Molluscan Shellfish Safety scheduled in Exeter, within the UKH14 region. The procurement process, tagged as award and contract, reached completion with key activities happening in mid-2025. Specifically, the contract was signed on 19th May 2025, with active status achieved by 21st May 2025. This procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a straightforward selection process.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in hotel meeting and conference services, as the main procurement category is services, specifically under CPV code 55120000. Large enterprises, like universities or conference venues, would be well-suited to compete given the scale and requirements of the event. The current contract was awarded to the University of Exeter, which demonstrates the potential for educational institutions to secure similar contracts in the future. Businesses looking to expand within the event management and facilities sector might consider such procurement opportunities beneficial for growth, particularly those able to offer large-scale venue hire and related services. The contract duration is substantial, ending on 30th September 2026, allowing for sustained engagement and business development time.

## Notice

6 Days venue hire for the International Conference of Molluscan Shellfish Safety

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 08:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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