United Kingdom-Chelmsford: Hotel meeting and conference services – Framework Lead

The current contract for Hotel meeting and conference services – Framework Lead is projected to end on 29-JUL-20 and may be available for retender. 0216A Provision of training venues for National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) Courses.
Essex County Council (The Authority) is putting in place a Contract for the provision of training venues to host its National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) Courses which are delivered on behalf of Essex Police.
The Authority is seeking a training venue in two areas of Essex for the delivery of NDORS training courses. Assuch the requirement is split into two areas (LOTs): (1) Brentwood; (2) Thurrock.
Venues must be easy to find and located within a 2 mile drive from major routes (e.g. A12, A13, A127, M25, M11, A120, A130 etc.).
The proposed contract is for a period of 3.5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.
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