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title: "Conference Booking"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45d11dba-3292-4f4b-a38e-63ef1facdec9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2022-02-28"
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# Conference Booking

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45d11dba-3292-4f4b-a38e-63ef1facdec9

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "Conference Booking," which falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services. This procurement, which is currently in the Award stage, involves providing various booking solutions in the UK and internationally, including venue finding, group accommodation, and both digital and hybrid meeting solutions. The tender period ended on 9th February 2022, and the contract is set to run from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2025. The contract value is £2.6 million, awarded to CALDER CONFERENCES (EM) LIMITED based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in event management, venue sourcing, and accommodation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies offering innovative digital solutions for virtual meetings and conferences would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging in this contract could facilitate the growth of such businesses by providing access to a stable revenue stream over the contract duration, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

Provides access to products and services related to booking solutions in the UK and overseas including: *solutions for venue finding and booking (including virtual and digital meeting solutions) *group accommodation and supporting services including digital and hybrid meeting solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1614e523-d672-4581-bce2-7e3f2f0e9438 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2022 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1614e523-d672-4581-bce2-7e3f2f0e9438

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1614e523-d672-4581-bce2-7e3f2f0e9438
  28th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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