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CSP26014 - Acas27454 - Venue Hire

UK SBS

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for CSP26014 - Acas27454 involved a direct award for venue hire services, facilitated by the buying organisation UK SBS, based in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £550,000, falls under the CPV category "Hotel meeting and conference services" and covers a broad geography including the United Kingdom and other territories. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Calder Conferences Limited on 13th April 2026 and set to begin on 1st May 2026, running through to 30th April 2030. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from Framework RM6342, specifically under Lot 3 for venue finding and supporting services for meetings, conferences, and events.

This contract award presents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises focused on providing venue hire and associated services. With a substantial contract value and extensive geographical reach, businesses equipped to offer high-quality hotel meeting and conference services and capable of conforming to framework agreements could find lucrative opportunities here. While SMEs are indicated as suitable, the absence of VCSE involvement suggests that larger, well-established companies might compete more effectively. This could be an impetus for expanding service offerings and establishing robust partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Title

CSP26014 - Acas27454 - Venue Hire

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARDNOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. ACAS had a requirement for Venue Hire to be supplied. The contract was awarded via Direct Award against Framework RM6342 under Lot 3: Venue Find and Supporting Services For Meetings, Conferences and Events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-494d4f31-977e-4fed-b400-18a32e035792
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664cb620-da24-4601-852a-383752cdb18c
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
Large

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
UK SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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