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title: "Calder Conferences Venue Hire (con_28149)"
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# Calder Conferences Venue Hire (con_28149)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07b37b53-b298-439b-8ab6-09368a865f7a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Calder Conferences Venue Hire (con_28149)," focusing on the provision of eight event spaces suitable for hosting regional conferences. This contract falls within the education and training services industry category and encompasses multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 19th June 2025, and the contractual obligations were fulfilled between 24th June 2025 and 4th July 2025, with an overall contract value of £119,795.98 GBP.

This tender presents businesses specialising in venue provision and related services with a significant opportunity for growth, particularly those capable of offering high-quality conference facilities across a wide geographic region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the Department for Education's suitability criteria prioritising SMEs. Businesses that can efficiently manage logistics across multiple locations and deliver consistent service quality stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Additionally, establishing a relationship with a major public sector client like the Department for Education can lead to further procurement opportunities and enhanced market credibility.

## Notice

Contract for the hire of 8 event spaces for regional reception-quality conferences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a63b72-27ca-4e9e-8018-8fe566ffd5a3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,795 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER, LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALDER CONFERENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 18:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a63b72-27ca-4e9e-8018-8fe566ffd5a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a63b72-27ca-4e9e-8018-8fe566ffd5a3
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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