Published date: 11 March 2019

Last edited date: 11 March 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 21 March 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Event services - 79952000

Location of contract

OX110QR

Value of contract

£1,600,000

Procurement reference

RFQ-FY19-29

Published date

11 March 2019

Closing date

21 March 2019

Contract start date

16 April 2019

Contract end date

19 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Satellite Applications Catapult (Organiser) and the University of Buckingham are working together to create a new annual event, showcasing breakthroughs in AI innovation, research, practice and funding.
It will be hosted by the University of Buckingham, which is at the centre of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor.

The event will be at a significant scale, with year one targeted to deliver 500 attendees from around the world (each day) to a two-day festival, with 50-100 companies exhibiting (subject to sponsorship sales) and further opportunities for event sponsorship. It will take place at a landmark London venue reflecting its international scale and importance.

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About the buyer

Contact name

John Thompson

Address

Fermi Avenue
DIDCOT
OX110QR
England

Telephone

(0) 1235 567 999

Email

john.thompson@sa.catapult.org.uk