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title: "Venue Finding Services and Group Accommodation Bookings"
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# Venue Finding Services and Group Accommodation Bookings

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f78c70d0-9a68-483d-b3d1-37d4bee2c95d

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed a procurement process for "Venue Finding Services and Group Accommodation Bookings" under the open procedure method, with a total contract value of £150,000. This tender falls within the travel management services category (CPV code 63516000). The contract period began on 12 November 2018 and will run until 11 November 2019, with the associated tender period having ended on 1 January 2018.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management and accommodation services, particularly those capable of catering to diverse needs across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider UK and European markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contracting authority is open to engaging suppliers of various scales to facilitate their procurement needs.

## Notice

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement ref: RM6016 Lot 5 for Venue Finding and Group Accommodation Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a5ebea-5ddf-4194-ab3e-a110222c52cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALDER WORLD OF TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a5ebea-5ddf-4194-ab3e-a110222c52cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a5ebea-5ddf-4194-ab3e-a110222c52cc
  23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV155961
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

## Provenance

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