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DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Event

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract under Lot 4 of the CCS Framework Agreement RM6217 for managed services related to off-site meetings and events. In collaboration with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as the contracting authority, Calder Conferences Ltd has been designated as the supplier for this undertaking. This procurement process, identified by the CPV code 63516000, falls under the travel management services category and utilises a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £18,990,402, shall span from 16th February 2023 until 15th February 2027, encompassing various global locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the travel management and event planning sector, particularly those that specialise in logistical coordination across diverse geographical locations. As the tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, companies in this bracket with expertise in handling comprehensive booking services for governmental bodies are well-positioned to benefit from such collaborative engagements. By leveraging the network established through the DfT Group's requirements, businesses can enhance their visibility and expand their operations both domestically and internationally, securing work that aligns with government contracts and framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Event

Notice Description

This contract is to provide the Department for Transport (DfT) and some of its agencies and public bodies a booking service for off-site meetings and events. Call-off contracts have been put in place under Lot 4 of CCS Framework Agreement RM6217.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34f54c2d-b6a8-4c81-8049-fc97d55da179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de4eda7-7057-48b1-958f-8e04d8ebf46e
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,990,402 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,990,402 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2023 - 15 Feb 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

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