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EHRC 2526-39 Venue Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), located in Manchester, England, has completed the procurement process for the EHRC 2526-39 Venue Services contract, specifically within the hotel meeting and conference services industry (CPV code: 55120000). The selective procurement method was used to initiate and complete this tender as a call-off from Lot 3 of the CCS RM6342 Framework Agreement. This contract will span from 3rd May 2026 to 2nd May 2028 and covers venues located across England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract was awarded to Calder Conferences Ltd with a value of £100,000. Key dates include the award publication on 22nd April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional meeting room and conference facilities across the UK. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. With a focus on venue services, businesses capable of providing fully equipped, professional meeting spaces that cater to diverse business needs will thrive. Engaging with contracts like this from the EHRC can help organisations expand their client base and solidify their presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-39 Venue Services

Notice Description

The provision of fully equipped, professional meeting room and conference facilities capable of supporting a range of business needs. Call-off from Lot 3 of the CCS RM6342 Framework Agreement - Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-911c4082-a4a8-49c9-91f0-fc5cb1baa293
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2672b4a9-c650-4f77-9997-1e7c03727afe
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 2 May 2028 2-3 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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