Award

Conference & Venue Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2021 at 12:41

Award

28 Feb 2019 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission is currently involved in a completed procurement process titled "Conference & Venue Services". This procurement falls under the hotel meeting and conference services category and takes place in the United Kingdom. It involves a contract extension with Calder Conferences Ltd to provide external meeting spaces and services for up to 12 months, with a contract period set from 26 February 2022 to 26 February 2023. The procurement method used was a contract variation, and the tender period ended on 1 September 2021, with the award notice published on 20 October 2021 for a total value of £1,470,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in conference and event services to expand their reach. Businesses offering complementary services such as catering, audio-visual equipment, and event management would be particularly well-suited to compete, allowing them to leverage partnerships for enhanced service delivery. Engaging with the Care Quality Commission could also facilitate further collaboration and future tender prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Conference & Venue Services

Notice Description

Up to 12 month extension of our existing contract with Calder Conferences for the provision of external meeting rooms/conference services & events - this is a call off contract with approved budget

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132fc773-26b8-490a-9114-fd738f1918b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract variation
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
£1,470,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2022 - 26 Feb 2023 1-2 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 1NB
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

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