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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 701 CCS Venue and Conferencing booking"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 701 CCS Venue and Conferencing booking

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41f4d13f-e978-4552-bb48-05fa7c12dff8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, involves the "GB-Manchester: ACE 701 CCS Venue and Conferencing booking" project. This tender, classified within the industry category for hotel meeting and conference services (CPV: 55120000), aims to secure venue finding and supporting services for meetings, conferences, and events, as well as accommodation and venues for approved civilian programmes. The procurement, valued at £40,000, underwent the award stage with Calder Conferences named as the supplier. The contract, active as of 10th February 2026, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, covering locations including the United Kingdom and other global regions.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and venue coordination to expand their service offerings, particularly those catering to high-profile conferences and events across various global locations. Calder Conferences, an SME based in Leeds, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to effectively compete in this market space. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in delivering comprehensive hospitality services would be well suited to engage with future tenders of this nature, promoting business growth through strategic partnerships with esteemed organisations such as The Arts Council of England.

## Notice

Venue find and supporting services for meetings, conferences and events plus accommodation and venues for approved civilian programmes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6790c479-7dfb-448e-a747-50c05fd4608b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6790c479-7dfb-448e-a747-50c05fd4608b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6790c479-7dfb-448e-a747-50c05fd4608b
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1023004500
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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