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C436727 DHSC Call Off Contract for Venue Find Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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17 Apr 2026 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) involves a completed call-off contract for venue find services focused on hotel meeting and conference arrangements. The DHSC, located at 39 Victoria Street, Westminster, United Kingdom, initiated this tender process using a selective procurement method drawn from a framework agreement. This service-oriented contract, categorised under CPV code 55120000, encompasses a minimum value of £1,000,000 and was awarded for £4,000,000. The contract runs from 23rd May 2026 to 22nd May 2027, providing services across the United Kingdom for meetings, conferences, and events.

This tender presents growth opportunities predominantly for SMEs, given its suitability for small and medium enterprises rather than VCSEs. The procurement method and substantial contract value make it particularly suitable for organisations specialising in hotel meeting and conference services, such as independent venue finders and event management companies. Businesses in the hospitality and event sector can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their service capabilities in the public sector. The successful award was secured by Calder Conferences Limited, suggesting avenues for similar companies to engage in public procurement contracts aiming at venue sourcing services.

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Notice Title

C436727 DHSC Call Off Contract for Venue Find Services

Notice Description

The provision of venue find services to find and book venues for meetings, conferences and events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07c1dfd1-2688-4455-8853-325e16789ffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a91be6e7-434c-4f7c-b4ff-1a8766e986f7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2027 6-12 months
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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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