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Provision of Venue Conference and Event Bookings

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) awarded a contract for the provision of venue conference and event bookings. The procurement process, classified under the business travel services category, concluded with an award to Calder Conferences Limited. This direct award via RM6342 totals £1,500,000 GBP and will commence on 1st March 2026, running through to 28th February 2029. The service location is the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award, reflecting advanced planning and specific requirements met through Calder Conferences Limited's capabilities.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in conference and event management, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale organisational needs. Firms adept in business travel services can explore similar direct award opportunities through established frameworks like RM6342. Despite the procurement being designated as not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger enterprises within the industry, possessing the necessary scale and resource capabilities, can leverage this award as a benchmark for growth and potential entry into competitive government contracts. The prominence of CCS as a contracting authority further underscores the potential for sustained business relationships and strategic growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Venue Conference and Event Bookings

Notice Description

Provision of Venue Conference and Event Bookings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-538446f1-9565-44a9-adbc-794960433275
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a37c050-ff40-4699-adfe-d809162ff8cb
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
Other - Direct award via RM6342
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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