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title: "Venue Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8626cad-af62-423f-b3f1-be3ec4667478"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2018-08-23"
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# Venue Solutions

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8626cad-af62-423f-b3f1-be3ec4667478

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Venue Solutions," initiated by OFSTED, pertains to the provision of venue finding services for meetings and falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services (CPV code: 55120000). This contract, valued at £2,570,000, was awarded on 3rd August 2018, with the contract period commencing on 10th August 2018 and concluding on 28th February 2021. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement established by Crown Commercial Services Public Sector Travel & Venue Solutions RM6016, specifically Lot 5. The contract covers delivery locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in venue finding and conference management services to engage with a prominent public sector organisation. Given the scale of the award and the ongoing nature of the contract until early 2021, companies that possess experience in managing corporate events and have a reliable network of venues are well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. Additionally, organisations with a track record of servicing large public sector clients would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Public Sector Travel & Venue Solutions RM6016, Lot 5 This contract is for the provision of Provision of venue finding services for meetings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f71945-14ff-4078-ac0f-dac85d9456bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,570,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,570,000 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2018 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f71945-14ff-4078-ac0f-dac85d9456bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f71945-14ff-4078-ac0f-dac85d9456bb
  23rd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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