Award

Conference Booking

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Award

28 Feb 2022 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "Conference Booking," which falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services. This procurement, which is currently in the Award stage, involves providing various booking solutions in the UK and internationally, including venue finding, group accommodation, and both digital and hybrid meeting solutions. The tender period ended on 9th February 2022, and the contract is set to run from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2025. The contract value is £2.6 million, awarded to CALDER CONFERENCES (EM) LIMITED based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in event management, venue sourcing, and accommodation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies offering innovative digital solutions for virtual meetings and conferences would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging in this contract could facilitate the growth of such businesses by providing access to a stable revenue stream over the contract duration, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Conference Booking

Notice Description

Provides access to products and services related to booking solutions in the UK and overseas including: *solutions for venue finding and booking (including virtual and digital meeting solutions) *group accommodation and supporting services including digital and hybrid meeting solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45d11dba-3292-4f4b-a38e-63ef1facdec9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1614e523-d672-4581-bce2-7e3f2f0e9438
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 3-4 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charis.lavis@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES (EM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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