Venue Hire

Ministry of Justice

Published: Feb 23, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Calder Conferences — £26,400,000

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About This Opportunity

Award by Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom, construction & civil works): Venue Hire. Awarded to Calder Conferences (GBP 26.4M, Jan 2026).

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 26.4 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

*THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***

This procurement is being concluded following a direct award through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6342.

A contract is being awarded for the provision of Venue Find & Supporting Services for Meetings, Conferences & Events for the Ministry of Justice.

The contract has been awarded for 2 years.. CPV: Non-residential property renting or leasing services (70220000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: tender_482812/1553233. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has issued 572 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 70 currently open and 418 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Security, Defense & Justice, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 6 countries including Japan, Rwanda, and Liberia. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Calder Conferences was awarded the contract for £26,400,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_482812/1553233 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Calder Conferences. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Justice in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.