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External Venue Hire

DEFRA

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23 Feb 2023 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for "External Venue Hire" to Calder Conferences. The procurement process falls under the service category of "Travel management services" and had a total value of £4,500,000. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on February 28, 2023, and end on February 26, 2027, with the tender period closing on February 27, 2023.

This opportunity for business growth in the events and venue management sector can attract suppliers capable of providing high-quality travel management services. Businesses experienced in handling large-scale venue bookings and event logistics would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract offers a substantial value of £4,500,000 over a four-year period, providing a lucrative opportunity for interested suppliers to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with DEFRA.

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Notice Title

External Venue Hire

Notice Description

Booking Solutions Venues & Events

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7f5529e-7a6f-46f4-9cc2-e5005614d10a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabc5867-6de0-4cca-a800-9bdfc5035ab5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2027 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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