Award

RM6342 Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events

SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council has concluded the procurement process for the "RM6342 Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events," focusing on service provision within the social protection industry. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, involves services required across the UK, specifically targeting Region UKM. The contract commenced on 18 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 17 August 2028, with an extension option available until 17 August 2029. Key milestones include the contract signing date of 4 August 2025, following a tender process that has now moved to completion with an award notice issued.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and venue services to engage in long-term contracts with government bodies. Ideal contenders include small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in providing comprehensive meeting and event solutions. Calder Conferences Ltd, an SME, was the successful supplier for this contract, reflecting the open procurement method's support for SME participation. Businesses offering innovative and efficient venue solutions could find similar tenders advantageous for ongoing growth and diversification within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6342 Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events

Notice Description

Award of call-off contract from RM6342 for the provision of Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events. Commencing 18 August 2025 till 17 August 2028 with an option to extend till 17 August 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off contract from RM6342 for the provision of Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events. Commencing 18 August 2025 till 17 August 2028 with an option to extend till 17 August 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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