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title: "Conference, Meetings and Events Management"
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# Conference, Meetings and Events Management

Buyer: N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c98ee7e-e535-4b03-b993-e88bd2d9d0b4

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## Summary

The contract for "Conference, Meetings and Events Management" was awarded by the NHS Business Services Authority to Calder Conferences Limited, with the agreement signed under a CCS Enabling Agreement for a total value of £240,000. The contract covers comprehensive services in travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance, commencing on 1 September 2019 and concluding on 26 February 2021. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the official notice published on 3 March 2020, and the tender had a deadline of 31 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in event management, conferencing, and associated travel services. Companies equipped to provide high-quality event coordination and logistical support are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders and expand their market presence through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Signed enabling agreement with CCS for the provision of conference, meetings and events management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5c2a6c-420b-40d0-821d-3922159d7cd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - CCS Enabling Agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5c2a6c-420b-40d0-821d-3922159d7cd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5c2a6c-420b-40d0-821d-3922159d7cd7
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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