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Conference, Meetings and Events Management

N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

03 Mar 2020 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Conference, Meetings and Events Management" was awarded by the NHS Business Services Authority to Calder Conferences Limited, with the agreement signed under a CCS Enabling Agreement for a total value of £240,000. The contract covers comprehensive services in travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance, commencing on 1 September 2019 and concluding on 26 February 2021. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the official notice published on 3 March 2020, and the tender had a deadline of 31 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in event management, conferencing, and associated travel services. Companies equipped to provide high-quality event coordination and logistical support are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders and expand their market presence through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Conference, Meetings and Events Management

Notice Description

Signed enabling agreement with CCS for the provision of conference, meetings and events management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c98ee7e-e535-4b03-b993-e88bd2d9d0b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5c2a6c-420b-40d0-821d-3922159d7cd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - CCS Enabling Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 26 Feb 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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