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Venue Finding Services and Group Accommodation Bookings

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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23 Nov 2018 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed a procurement process for "Venue Finding Services and Group Accommodation Bookings" under the open procedure method, with a total contract value of £150,000. This tender falls within the travel management services category (CPV code 63516000). The contract period began on 12 November 2018 and will run until 11 November 2019, with the associated tender period having ended on 1 January 2018.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management and accommodation services, particularly those capable of catering to diverse needs across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider UK and European markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contracting authority is open to engaging suppliers of various scales to facilitate their procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Venue Finding Services and Group Accommodation Bookings

Notice Description

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement ref: RM6016 Lot 5 for Venue Finding and Group Accommodation Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f78c70d0-9a68-483d-b3d1-37d4bee2c95d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a5ebea-5ddf-4194-ab3e-a110222c52cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER WORLD OF TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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