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Venue and Events Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Jan 2021 at 14:54

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22 Dec 2020 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The "Venue and Events Services" tender, initiated by the Department for Education, relates to hotel meeting and conference services within the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded to Calder Events on 1st March 2018, with a value of £3,000,000. The contract period is established from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2021, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender's period was initially set to end on 31st January 2018, indicating a complete procurement process now closed.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those specialising in venue management and event organisation. Businesses equipped to provide hotel meeting and conference services can leverage this opportunity to expand their clientele and enhance their service offerings. The focus on awarding contracts to SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises highlights an encouraging trend towards fostering business growth in the industry.

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Notice Title

Venue and Events Services

Notice Description

Venue Call off Services Additional information: Contract already awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-898d07c7-6c69-4d31-a5cb-253d33aca2dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075acca1-19a6-4ea5-81f9-7cd5cfb3ae1d
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, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Gary Ferguson
Contact Email
gary.ferguson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07912205351

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER EVENTS

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