Award

Venue finding Services and Group Accommodation Booking

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION

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23 Nov 2018 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation has recently completed a public procurement process for venue finding services and group accommodation booking, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement was initiated as a selective tender under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement (RM6016 Lot 5). The contract period runs from 12 November 2018 to 11 November 2019, with the tender period closing on 30 October 2018. This procurement is categorized under travel management services and takes place in Coventry, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel and accommodation sector, particularly for companies that specialise in event management and group travel arrangements. With the nature of the services required, businesses that can efficiently source and secure venues and accommodations for large groups would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the certification bodies and developing strong networks within educational sector procurement can further enhance prospects for growth in this market.

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Notice Title

Venue finding Services and Group Accommodation Booking

Notice Description

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement ref: RM6016 Lot 5 for venue finding services and group accommodation bookings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5264e09f-fb48-47a5-a40f-1fbdb502eb25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fd0b88-3a30-43a2-ab73-bb0f2f79c426
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2019 6-12 months
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 OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION
Contact Name
David Thomas
Contact Email
david.thomas@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02476 671839

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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