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title: "Conference Booking"
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# Conference Booking

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5169cca5-2d2b-4fbb-9e70-d35b79b4f56f

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Conference Booking" was conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Newport, Wales. The procurement falls under the industry category of Hotel meeting and conference services, specifically focusing on venue finding and digital meeting solutions. This tender process follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED. The contract, valued at £2,600,000 GBP, commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2030. Although complete, the tender period ended on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in venue booking solutions, group accommodation, and virtual or hybrid meeting services. Businesses operating within the UK, particularly those with expertise in the hotel meeting and conference services category, can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach and develop long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like the ONS. Such engagements can enhance business reputations and provide a solid client base for sustained growth in the respective industries.

## 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/d85e3357-6144-46f2-bbaf-b991eee6bb2a |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85e3357-6144-46f2-bbaf-b991eee6bb2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85e3357-6144-46f2-bbaf-b991eee6bb2a
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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