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Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events

OFCOM

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events" has been awarded by OFCOM, based in London, and pertains to hotel meeting and conference services. The contract, with a value of £600,000, was awarded to Calder Conferences Ltd under Lot 3 of the CCS Framework Agreement RM6342 through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. Key dates include the award date on 29th August 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 29th July 2025.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialise in venue finding and supporting services for various events. With OFCOM as the contracting authority, participating companies can significantly grow their business presence and network within the industry. Businesses adept at providing hotel conference and meeting services across diverse locations such as the UK and Europe would find this contract aligned with their capabilities and expansion goals. The procurement's reliance on framework agreements also suggests potential long-term engagements for businesses accustomed to structured and formal procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events

Notice Description

The notice relates to a contract that has been awarded under Lot 3 of CCS Framework Agreement RM6342 for the provision of Venue Find and Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences and Events plus Accommodation and Venues for Approved Civilian Programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-203c9078-3183-4c05-a73b-4acb7543c2ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80ad14b-6188-4e99-860d-c77757c09934
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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