---
title: "Conference and Venues"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050bcb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Conference and Venues

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050bcb

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is preparing for the procurement of management services to book external conferences and venues, with the process currently at the planning stage as of 20 February 2026. This tender falls under the "Event Services" category (CPV 79952000) and is set to be utilised across the United Kingdom, specifically targeting regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method is selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement as indicated by the planned sourcing route. Interested parties should note the significant contract value, amounting to £2,500,000 excluding VAT, with the contract period spanning from 21 November 2026 to 20 November 2029.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potentials, particularly for businesses in the event management industry capable of delivering comprehensive venue and conference services. Small and medium enterprises may find this procurement particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria outlined for SMEs. Companies specialising in event services and possessing experience in managing large-scale conferences and venues will be well-positioned to compete effectively, potentially gaining sustained business engagements through this multi-year contract. The framework alignment further assures streamlined processes, beneficial for businesses familiar with or versatile in framework engagements.

## Notice

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Provision of management services to book external conference and venues. Planned sourcing route: Call-off from a framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015490-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 09:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015490-2026
- 1 May 2025 at 16:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018583-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015490-2026
  20th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018583-2025
  1st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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