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Venue Finder Services

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2021 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) has awarded a contract for Venue Finder Services to Calder Conferences Limited under the Crown Commercial Services Framework (RM6016) for the provision of services in the UK, particularly in London and Birmingham. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2021 and will continue until 26th February 2022, with an estimated total spend between £0 and £50,000. This procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and was classified under the CPV code for hotel meeting and conference services.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality and event management industries. Businesses that specialise in venue finding, group accommodation, and associated support services would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience servicing large meetings and conferences. The contract's flexible spending limits also allow for a range of business capabilities to participate, increasing competition and potential for economic engagement within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue Finder Services

Notice Description

The GDC has awarded a contract for Venue Finding Services to Calder Conferences Limited under the Crown Commercial Services Framework : Public Sector Travel and Venue Solutions (RM6016) :Lot 5: Venue Find, Group Accommodation and Supporting Services. This Call off contract does not have a minimum commitment or volumes. The estimated spend over the duration of the contract is between PS0 to PS50,000. The Contract will support the GDC with arranging large meetings and conferences. Venue Finding Services will mainly be required in London and/or Birmingham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fc886b-e4f5-4fcb-8ea6-520cff69ae11
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2021 - 26 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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