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Venue Find Services RM6342 Lot 3 2025

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Mar 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for the "Venue Find Services RM6342 Lot 3 2025" contract. This contract involves the provision of venue finding services for conference booking management across MoD's operations worldwide. The industry category is primarily hotel meeting and conference services, with a contract value of £13,444,696. The procurement used a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 7th March 2025 and ends on 6th March 2029. Procurement is now in the Award stage, with the award issued on 5th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conferencing and venue management services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the contract’s selective procurement method and substantial value. Such businesses can expand their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious client like MoD. Additionally, companies with the capability to handle large-scale logistics and coordination across various global locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, are well-positioned to deliver the required services effectively.

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Notice Title

Venue Find Services RM6342 Lot 3 2025

Notice Description

Venue Find Services Contract for conference booking management services for all of MoD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54cc3836-1c57-4372-add8-46d4235687c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c312b9d-3db6-45e6-8009-345393416955
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
£13,444,696 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,444,696 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2029 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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