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GB-Manchester: ACE 701 CCS Venue and Conferencing booking

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, involves the "GB-Manchester: ACE 701 CCS Venue and Conferencing booking" project. This tender, classified within the industry category for hotel meeting and conference services (CPV: 55120000), aims to secure venue finding and supporting services for meetings, conferences, and events, as well as accommodation and venues for approved civilian programmes. The procurement, valued at £40,000, underwent the award stage with Calder Conferences named as the supplier. The contract, active as of 10th February 2026, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, covering locations including the United Kingdom and other global regions.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and venue coordination to expand their service offerings, particularly those catering to high-profile conferences and events across various global locations. Calder Conferences, an SME based in Leeds, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to effectively compete in this market space. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in delivering comprehensive hospitality services would be well suited to engage with future tenders of this nature, promoting business growth through strategic partnerships with esteemed organisations such as The Arts Council of England.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 701 CCS Venue and Conferencing booking

Notice Description

Venue find and supporting services for meetings, conferences and events plus accommodation and venues for approved civilian programmes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41f4d13f-e978-4552-bb48-05fa7c12dff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6790c479-7dfb-448e-a747-50c05fd4608b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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