Pre-information notice for a low value contract – Provision of venue, catering and on-site services for a workshop organized in Brussels, Belgium – reference ECFIN 2014 006/A4

The Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) is planning to award a contract for the organization of a one-and-a-half day Workshop on "Business and Consumer Surveys" which will take place in Brussels on Thursday 13 (AM and PM) and Friday 14 November (AM) 2014. Between 60 and 80 participants are expected.

We are looking for a service provider able to take care of the organization of this event. The tasks include but are not limited to: providing a conference room, a welcome area and a catering space with catering service (coffee and lunch) for the 1.5 days.

DG ECFIN intends to invite potential candidates and send them the tender specifications with full details in the course of May 2014. If you would like to be considered for this contract, please contact DG ECFIN via ECFIN-BCS-Workshop@ec.europa.euby Tuesday13 May 2014. This mailbox is reserved solely for requests to be included in the invitation list. Such requests sent to other mailboxes or to Commission staff cannot be accepted. No other communication should be addressed to this mailbox. For any other information, please contact Mrs Murielle Noncle, e-mail Murielle.Noncle@ec.europa.eu. Candidates are however reminded that at this stage no details on the tender specifications can be communicated.

This invitation/notice is in no way binding on the European Commission. The Commission's contractual obligation commences only upon signature of the contract with the successful candidate. Up to the point of signature, DG ECFIN may either abandon the procurement or cancel the award procedure, without the candidates being entitled to claim any compensation. Candidates will be notified.