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Events booking service

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority has concluded the procurement process for an events booking service, focusing on venue finding and supporting services for meetings, conferences, and events within the 'Hotel services' industry category. This service relates to various sub-categories, including catering, travel, and event management services and is set to be delivered across the United Kingdom. Initially initiated as a tender, the procurement has reached the award stage, with an award notice published on 2nd March 2026. The contract, valued at £400,000, will begin on 9th March 2026 and is expected to run until 8th March 2030. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in hotel, catering, travel, and event management industries to expand their client base by delivering comprehensive services to public sector organisations. The Security Industry Authority, responsible for this procurement, specifically highlights the suitability for SMEs, encouraging businesses that can offer flexible, high-quality service packages tailored to event management requirements. The established framework agreement provides a structured approach, making it easier for SMEs to collaborate and compete effectively by leveraging existing capabilities and resources.

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Notice Title

Events booking service

Notice Description

Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32f14338-4cb5-4d97-a039-228da0dc3576
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239675ad-1dda-4599-a6ba-bfaee5f5416c
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55520000 - Catering services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2030 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
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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