---
title: "South Africa Conference"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d06c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# South Africa Conference

Buyer: LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d06c

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## Summary

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is in the planning stage of a procurement process for venue hire and events management services related to a conference in South Africa scheduled for October 2027. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically hotel meeting and conference services, and event services. The procurement process is currently in the market engagement phase, with a deadline of 31st July 2026 for interested suppliers to submit their responses. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, and plans to determine the best route to market following this engagement. The total indicative value of the contract is GBP 150,000 net, with a gross amount of GBP 180,000, indicating a significant opportunity for suppliers.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in venue hire, conference services, and event management, particularly those with experience in international events, given the conference's South African location. The tender is above the threshold and includes lots suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can offer competitive and high-quality services may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their operations and establish partnerships within the public sector. The procurement method aims to be inclusive, offering diverse businesses a chance to contribute innovative solutions to the conference in question.

## Notice

Requirement for Venue hire and events management for a conference in South Africa taking place in October 2027

### Planning Information

In order to understand the market, solutions and potential tenderers LSHTM requests interested suppliers respond to the questions below. Responses should be submitted through the e-tendering system message facility. The information provided will be used by the LSHTM project team to decide the best route to market, inform and develop the business case, invitation to tender and other documentation, it will not be used as a means of comparison or evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068970-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2027 - 23 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 08:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068970-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068970-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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