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title: "Booking Service for Meetings and Events"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Booking Service for Meetings and Events

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b1cc12-5d86-491f-b31f-76be7a0bdee3

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol, has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Booking Service for Meetings and Events, with a contract value of GBP 3,671,128.50. This contract was awarded to CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED on 21st July 2026, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The scope of the contract includes venue-finding services for meetings, events, and digital solutions. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and is set to continue until 31st July 2029. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting event and hotel meeting services, and the primary location is the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the events and hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in conference and venue management, to offer innovative solutions and high-quality services. Companies like CALDER CONFERENCES LIMITED that can provide comprehensive event services are well-suited to fulfil such contracts. The focus on digital and hybrid meeting solutions indicates potential for growth and development in technology-driven service offerings, appealing to businesses equipped with robust digital infrastructure. Despite its completion, understanding such procurements can guide similar businesses to align their offerings with NHSBT's requirements for future opportunities.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have an ongoing requirement for a venue-finding service to support the booking and management of meeting venues, accommodation, conference facilities and associated services, including digital and hybrid meeting solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0aabc35-7d55-4fd3-a840-153cb16a19de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,294,455 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,671,128 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0aabc35-7d55-4fd3-a840-153cb16a19de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0aabc35-7d55-4fd3-a840-153cb16a19de
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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