Award

Venue Hire

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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28 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, based in Birmingham, England, has completed its procurement process for the "Venue Hire" contract, classified under hotel meeting and conference services (CPV code 55120000). This tender was part of a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Calder Conferences on 15th April 2025. The total contract value amounts to £500,000, running from 25th April 2025 to 24th April 2029. The venue hire required services in the B2 4BP postal area, indicating a strategic location for businesses operating in hotel and conference service sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the hotel conference service industry, particularly those identified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Given the selective procurement and the framework agreement approach, businesses that specialize in providing quality venue facilities and services can leverage similar future opportunities for partnership with governmental organizations like the Gambling Commission. Companies that are poised to deliver comprehensive solutions in conference management and logistics support will find a well-suited ally in participating in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Venue Hire

Notice Description

Venue Hire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c3d11a9-b601-4313-b994-6c9ae4168d09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fd846a-797a-40a5-bcde-d38181c27088
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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