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Conference Booking

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Conference Booking" was conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Newport, Wales. The procurement falls under the industry category of Hotel meeting and conference services, specifically focusing on venue finding and digital meeting solutions. This tender process follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED. The contract, valued at £2,600,000 GBP, commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2030. Although complete, the tender period ended on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in venue booking solutions, group accommodation, and virtual or hybrid meeting services. Businesses operating within the UK, particularly those with expertise in the hotel meeting and conference services category, can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach and develop long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like the ONS. Such engagements can enhance business reputations and provide a solid client base for sustained growth in the respective industries.

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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-b5fd17-5169cca5-2d2b-4fbb-9e70-d35b79b4f56f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85e3357-6144-46f2-bbaf-b991eee6bb2a
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
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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