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title: "GSS25278 - Physics of Life conference"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052259"
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# GSS25278 - Physics of Life conference

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052259

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GSS25278 - Physics of Life conference" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government. This process was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, this open procurement specifically pertains to the services industry, particularly hotel meeting and conference services. As indicated in this notice, the contract has been completed without the need for competition due to the specific nature of the event. The procurement process reached the contract award stage on 23rd May 2025. Noteworthy dates include the contract commencing on 4th April 2025 and concluding on 11th April 2025, with the formal signing occurring on 3rd April 2025. The contract value was noted at £12,000 gross, with a net amount of £10,000.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in conference and event services, especially those focusing on the hotel meeting and conference segment. Although this contract was awarded directly to the Institute of Physics, organisations offering similar specialised services might consider aligning themselves for future public sector opportunities. This direct procurement procedure underscores the need for businesses to maintain excellent relationships and build niche expertise that can align with unique government requirements, thereby fostering potential growth and visibility in the central government sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those service as this is for a specific conference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026266-2025 |
| 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 11:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026266-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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