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Venue Hire Solution

O F W A T

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29 Sep 2025 at 16:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by O F W A T, located in Birmingham, involved the acquisition of a "Venue Hire Solution" within the hotel meeting and conference services industry. This contract was classified under CPV code 55120000 and managed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Calder Conferences on 28th May 2025, with the execution period spanning from 1st June 2025 to 30th May 2026. The tender was completed with a total value of £210,000, and the services will be delivered in Birmingham, England.

This tender, focused on venue hire solutions, presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Although the contract is already awarded, understanding the procurement trend and requirements laid out by O F W A T can prepare similar businesses to tender for future opportunities. Companies specialising in providing hotel meeting and conference services will find themselves well-positioned for contracts of this nature, especially those familiar with framework agreement procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue Hire Solution

Notice Description

Venue Hire Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9930a5d8-ec41-4263-9dc6-6722f0b0ed90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c77714-8a81-43f8-85e1-79fcd91633f3
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
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 May 2026 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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