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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol, has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Booking Service for Meetings and Events, with a contract value of GBP 3,671,128.50. This contract was awarded to CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED on 21st July 2026, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The scope of the contract includes venue-finding services for meetings, events, and digital solutions. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and is set to continue until 31st July 2029. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting event and hotel meeting services, and the primary location is the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the events and hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in conference and venue management, to offer innovative solutions and high-quality services. Companies like CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED that can provide comprehensive event services are well-suited to fulfil such contracts. The focus on digital and hybrid meeting solutions indicates potential for growth and development in technology-driven service offerings, appealing to businesses equipped with robust digital infrastructure. Despite its completion, understanding such procurements can guide similar businesses to align their offerings with NHSBT's requirements for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Booking Service for Meetings and Events

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have an ongoing requirement for a venue-finding service to support the booking and management of meeting venues, accommodation, conference facilities and associated services, including digital and hybrid meeting solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90b1cc12-5d86-491f-b31f-76be7a0bdee3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0aabc35-7d55-4fd3-a840-153cb16a19de
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,294,455 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,671,128 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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