Department for Education · Awarded contract

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Award of Venue Finding and Event Management Services to Calder Conferences

Awarded 01 Mar 2026

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Awarded01 Mar 2026

Value£4,000,000.00

SupplierCalder Conferences

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryMiscellaneous

Expires in 2y 4mo3y term, 23% elapsed

Awarded 1 Mar 2026Expires 28 Feb 2029

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Calder Conferences for venue finding and supporting services for meetings, conferences, and events on a call-off basis.

The contract value is £4,000,000.

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