Award

UKEF Meeting and Venue Hire

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance (UKEF), based in London, has completed the procurement process for meeting and venue hire services under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6342. This process, carried out through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, concerns business travel services within the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "UKEF Meeting and Venue Hire," reached the award stage on 15th October 2025. Calder Conferences has been awarded the contract valued at £780,000, which is set to run from 15th October 2025 to 14th October 2028.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses involved in providing meeting and venue hire services, especially those ready to engage with government framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find such arrangements particularly beneficial, given the tender's suitability for SMEs. Companies in the business travel services industry looking to expand through strategic partnerships with government bodies may find pursuing similar opportunities advantageous for gaining stability and long-term growth.

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Notice Title

UKEF Meeting and Venue Hire

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded for the provision of meeting and venue hire services under Lot 3 of Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework ref. RM6342 Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96cdeaee-3ba2-42cc-88d2-0bcb19d6d8c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e9a03da-c8ac-4570-9a97-a6741540b4fe
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2028 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

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