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Calder Conferences Venue Hire (con_28149)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Jul 2025 at 18:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Calder Conferences Venue Hire (con_28149)," focusing on the provision of eight event spaces suitable for hosting regional conferences. This contract falls within the education and training services industry category and encompasses multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 19th June 2025, and the contractual obligations were fulfilled between 24th June 2025 and 4th July 2025, with an overall contract value of £119,795.98 GBP.

This tender presents businesses specialising in venue provision and related services with a significant opportunity for growth, particularly those capable of offering high-quality conference facilities across a wide geographic region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the Department for Education's suitability criteria prioritising SMEs. Businesses that can efficiently manage logistics across multiple locations and deliver consistent service quality stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Additionally, establishing a relationship with a major public sector client like the Department for Education can lead to further procurement opportunities and enhanced market credibility.

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Notice Title

Calder Conferences Venue Hire (con_28149)

Notice Description

Contract for the hire of 8 event spaces for regional reception-quality conferences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07b37b53-b298-439b-8ab6-09368a865f7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a63b72-27ca-4e9e-8018-8fe566ffd5a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,795 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,795 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

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