Hosted Events and Conferencing Services (NIHR)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · awarded 3 March 2025 · delivered in South East

Who

Buyer	UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON SOUTHAMPTON
Supplier	Clarity Travel Limited
Category	services
Classification	Hotel meeting and conference services CPV 55120000
Notice published	31 March 2025

What it is for

The University of Southampton - NETSCC ((NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre) manages the events management contract on behalf of the NIHR for the organisation of approved meetings and researcher training events. The events range in size and duration from small, one day meetings, to large meetings and conferences spanning multiple days. Alongside those events initiated by the NIHR, there will be third party events where it is necessary to ensure that the NIHR has an appropriate and consistent presence and appearance at an agreed programme of events. NETSCC is looking to commission several events annually alongside production of digital literature. The department is looking for an events management supplier that can demonstrate experience of working with a large and complex organisation with multiple stakeholders. The University is conducting this procurement using the Open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. It should be noted that the current contract between the NETSCC and University of Southampton expires 30th April 2027. In the event that the University is not re-awarded this contract, the agreement between NETSCC and the Supplier may be novated to the new contracting party. In the event that the agreement between NETSCC and University of Southampton is not re-awarded, there may be the need for services to be provided to University of Southampton under this contract for up to 6-months of the 2-year extension period. The contract will be effective upon signing. The estimated value of the contract is between £600,000.00 and £1,000,000.00 excluding VAT. This will be the maximum contract value…

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