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title: "External Venue Hire"
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# External Venue Hire

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7f5529e-7a6f-46f4-9cc2-e5005614d10a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for "External Venue Hire" to Calder Conferences. The procurement process falls under the service category of "Travel management services" and had a total value of £4,500,000. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on February 28, 2023, and end on February 26, 2027, with the tender period closing on February 27, 2023.

This opportunity for business growth in the events and venue management sector can attract suppliers capable of providing high-quality travel management services. Businesses experienced in handling large-scale venue bookings and event logistics would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract offers a substantial value of £4,500,000 over a four-year period, providing a lucrative opportunity for interested suppliers to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with DEFRA.

## Notice

Booking Solutions Venues & Events

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabc5867-6de0-4cca-a800-9bdfc5035ab5 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2023 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabc5867-6de0-4cca-a800-9bdfc5035ab5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabc5867-6de0-4cca-a800-9bdfc5035ab5
  23rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bbdb90d-9058-4241-ada8-5f89b15e9ae3
  Signed DEFRA Order Form RM6217- Lot 4 Calder (1)_Redacted

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