--- title: "Framework contract opportunity: Venues" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED" published: "2017-06-12" --- # Framework contract opportunity: Venues Buyer: CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8.json) ## Summary The Creative Quarter Nottingham Limited is seeking suitable venues through a framework contract opportunity titled "Framework contract opportunity: Venues" for The Big House programme, targeting service providers in the Event Services sector. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 5th July 2017. The contract period will commence on 17th July 2017 and conclude on 30th September 2019, covering locations across the Derby and Nottinghamshire areas. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a broad range of participants to submit proposals. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that can provide flexible and multipurpose event spaces catering to various business activities, including conferences, workshops, and networking events. Companies specialising in venue management, event hosting, or related services will find this framework particularly well-suited to their offerings. Participating in this framework will not only allow businesses to engage with numerous client events throughout the contract's duration but also position them to support the growth of the creative and digital industries in the region, ultimately contributing to job creation and economic development. ## Notice Framework venue contract for The Big House programme for venues across Derbys/Notts area with spaces suitable for a variety of business events and activities (conferences, workshops, networking events and meetings). Events will be aimed at start-up, early stage and established businesses and entrepreneurs. What we're looking for - * We would like to hear from suitable venues for hosting business events. The framework which will be used for awarding contracts throughout the Open Doors/Big House programme, 2017 - 2019. * The framework will allow us to book venues for a range of different events on a regular basis. * We welcome applications from venues with versatile, flexible and multipurpose spaces suitable for a variety of business events and activities (including small conferences, workshops, networking events and meetings). * This process will be implemented in line with ERDF guidelines. The Big House is a 3-year, PS5 million tailored support programme for the Creative and Digital Industries (CDI) sector in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. The programme is part-funded by a PS2.5 million contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and from the Creative Local Growth Fund programme, funded by Arts Council England. The aim of The Big House is to help creative and digital businesses to grow and to support the creation of new jobs. Support on offer includes one-to-one advice, coaching, grants, peer-to-peer learning and business engagement events. The programme aims to support over 500 businesses with over PS350,000 of grant funding, matched by private investment. CQ is one of The Big House delivery partners, along with the University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University - The Hive, New Art Exchange, Derby Theatre, Derby QUAD and NBV Enterprise Solutions. The Creative Quarter's element of The Big House is called Open Doors and offers an information, engagement and communications hub focused on CDI businesses and activity, across the D2N2 area (D2N2 is the local enterprise partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire). Open Doors is delivering the following elements of The Big House: * A range of support, including one-to-one intensive business coaching * Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities * Market place and trade fair events * Wide ranging business engagement events with creative, digital and technology experts ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c63925e-958e-42f5-8f08-76dd52c166e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CREATIVE QUARTER NOTTINGHAM LIMITED | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG1 1DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | St. Ann's | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2017 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c63925e-958e-42f5-8f08-76dd52c166e1 - 31 May 2017 at 18:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c63925e-958e-42f5-8f08-76dd52c166e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c63925e-958e-42f5-8f08-76dd52c166e1 12th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36057d1a-0fb9-4f57-be42-6755d512f431 Framework Document for Venues - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0b02303-c4de-4fb0-b79e-cd63675d33b1 ## Notice URLs - http://www.creativequarter.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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