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title: "DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Event"
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# DfT Group Managed Service for Meetings and Event

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34f54c2d-b6a8-4c81-8049-fc97d55da179

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract under Lot 4 of the CCS Framework Agreement RM6217 for managed services related to off-site meetings and events. In collaboration with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as the contracting authority, Calder Conferences Ltd has been designated as the supplier for this undertaking. This procurement process, identified by the CPV code 63516000, falls under the travel management services category and utilises a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £18,990,402, shall span from 16th February 2023 until 15th February 2027, encompassing various global locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the travel management and event planning sector, particularly those that specialise in logistical coordination across diverse geographical locations. As the tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, companies in this bracket with expertise in handling comprehensive booking services for governmental bodies are well-positioned to benefit from such collaborative engagements. By leveraging the network established through the DfT Group's requirements, businesses can enhance their visibility and expand their operations both domestically and internationally, securing work that aligns with government contracts and framework agreements.

## Notice

This contract is to provide the Department for Transport (DfT) and some of its agencies and public bodies a booking service for off-site meetings and events. Call-off contracts have been put in place under Lot 4 of CCS Framework Agreement RM6217.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de4eda7-7057-48b1-958f-8e04d8ebf46e |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2023 - 15 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,990,402 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,990,402 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| 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

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de4eda7-7057-48b1-958f-8e04d8ebf46e
- 14 Mar 2023 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de4eda7-7057-48b1-958f-8e04d8ebf46e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de4eda7-7057-48b1-958f-8e04d8ebf46e
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1800d770-3777-4335-af3b-a8e23f4c6750
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

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