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C2C Public Inquiry Venue & Accommodation Booking

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for booking a venue and accommodation for the Public Inquiry into the Cambourne to Cambridge scheme. This direct award, worth £65,000, falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services and is part of the CCS Framework Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions (RM6342). The selected supplier is Calder Conferences Accommodation Ltd. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2025, with services being delivered in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hotel meeting and conference services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are both deemed suitable for such contracts, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. Companies with expertise in venue booking and accommodation services, particularly those experienced in framework agreements, would find this opportunity beneficial for growth and visibility within the public sector. The selective procurement method employed underscores the importance of having pre-established capacity and quality standards to meet the specific needs of the public inquiry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C2C Public Inquiry Venue & Accommodation Booking

Notice Description

This was a Direct Award from Lot 3 of the CCS Framework Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions (RM6342) Lot 3 Venue Find and Supporting Services For Meetings, Conferences and Events to book a venue including accommodation for limited staff for the Public Inquiry into Cambourne to Cambridge scheme led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94462511-d282-4375-baea-f6674002b9b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105f2587-cea6-471f-b6f8-c715dc226f8d
Current Stage
Award
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, 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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES ACCOMMODATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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