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title: "Venue Find, Group Accommodation and Supporting Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-17"
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# Venue Find, Group Accommodation and Supporting Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d694521a-0dcf-49b7-ac5e-93196a63a2c7

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved Suffolk County Council, which sought services under the title "Venue Find, Group Accommodation and Supporting Services." This tender falls within the hotel services category (CPV 55100000) and encompasses business travel services (CPV 79997000). The contract was initiated with a selective procurement method, issuing a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 7 May 2019, with the contract period running from 8 May 2019 to 28 February 2021. The delivery address is located in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in venue finding, accommodation, and related services. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include large organisations capable of providing comprehensive event management and hospitality services. The awarded contract, valued at £660,000, indicates a substantial investment in these areas, highlighting the potential for future contracts in similar domains, especially for suppliers who have established experience and capacity to meet large-scale service demands.

## Notice

Provision of venue finding services for events and meetings, including group accommodation and supporting services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da21894-abd2-48cb-b55f-f054bf641cca |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £660,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| 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

- 55100000 - Hotel services
- 79997000 - Business travel services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da21894-abd2-48cb-b55f-f054bf641cca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da21894-abd2-48cb-b55f-f054bf641cca
  17th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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