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title: "CEFAS24-153 Contract for venue hire and associated services for Maritime IWT Conference in Singapore."
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# CEFAS24-153 Contract for venue hire and associated services for Maritime IWT Conference in Singapore.

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cd788a1-98a0-45fe-8b69-8f36283e7b48

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "CEFAS24-153 Contract for venue hire and associated services for Maritime IWT Conference in Singapore" was awarded by Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK. This contract falls under the hotel meeting and conference services industry category and involves venue hire and associated services for a maritime conference to be held in Singapore. The procurement was concluded under the CCS Framework RM6127 for Travel and Venue Solutions, Lot 4, using a selective method through a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 1st September 2024, with the contract period starting on 26th September 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025. The total contract value is £55,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in hotel meeting and conference services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded supplier, Calder Conferences, demonstrates the competitive nature of this procurement avenue. Organisations capable of providing high-quality venue hire and conference services will find this sector lucrative, particularly given the international scope of events like the Maritime IWT Conference. Businesses ready to deliver tailored solutions within the framework agreements have the potential to secure similar contracts through selective procurement methods.

## Notice

Venue hire and associated services for Maritime IWT Conference in Singapore. Awarded via call-off contract under CCS Framework RM6127 for the provision of Travel and Venue Solutions, Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8351e013-2571-4e67-9cfa-1ed20735259e |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,025 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8351e013-2571-4e67-9cfa-1ed20735259e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8351e013-2571-4e67-9cfa-1ed20735259e
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a95ae216-f4de-40e3-9778-df46391f2793
  DEFRA Order Form RM6217- Lot 4 Calder_Redacted

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