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title: "Venue and Events Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-898d07c7-6c69-4d31-a5cb-253d33aca2dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-01-25"
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# Venue and Events Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-898d07c7-6c69-4d31-a5cb-253d33aca2dd

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## Summary

The "Venue and Events Services" tender, initiated by the Department for Education, relates to hotel meeting and conference services within the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded to Calder Events on 1st March 2018, with a value of £3,000,000. The contract period is established from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2021, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender's period was initially set to end on 31st January 2018, indicating a complete procurement process now closed.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those specialising in venue management and event organisation. Businesses equipped to provide hotel meeting and conference services can leverage this opportunity to expand their clientele and enhance their service offerings. The focus on awarding contracts to SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises highlights an encouraging trend towards fostering business growth in the industry.

## Notice

Venue Call off Services Additional information: Contract already awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075acca1-19a6-4ea5-81f9-7cd5cfb3ae1d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| 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 | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075acca1-19a6-4ea5-81f9-7cd5cfb3ae1d
- 22 Dec 2020 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075acca1-19a6-4ea5-81f9-7cd5cfb3ae1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075acca1-19a6-4ea5-81f9-7cd5cfb3ae1d
  25th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ed31371-78bc-4b9b-b339-f91612f511ca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/13df96d0-f6c6-4b7c-8f31-4f07b9139c6e
  Awarded Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a92c635-122e-4d25-857f-7f331ebed540
  Contract variation twelve month

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