Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-df15-7349-858b-7b051d7bcbe9/framework-contract-opportunity-venues closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework contract opportunity: Venues [Creative Quarter Nottingham Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/creative-quarter-nottingham-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 31 May 2017 Deadline Closed 5 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Framework venue contract for The Big House programme for venues across Derbys/Notts area with spaces suitable for a variety of business events and activities (conferences, workshops, networking events and meetings). Events will be aimed at start-up, early stage and established businesses and entrepreneurs. ### What we're looking for - • We would like to hear from suitable venues for hosting business events. The framework which will be used for awarding contracts throughout the Open Doors/Big House programme, 2017 - 2019. • The framework will allow us to book venues for a range of different events on a regular basis. • We welcome applications from venues with versatile, flexible and multipurpose spaces suitable for a variety of business events and activities (including small conferences, workshops, networking events and meetings). • This process will be implemented in line with ERDF guidelines. The Big House is a 3-year, £5 million tailored support programme for the Creative and Digital Industries (CDI) sector in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. The programme is part-funded by a £2.5 million contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and from the Creative Local Growth Fund programme, funded by Arts Council England. The aim of The Big House is to help creative and digital businesses to grow and to support the creation of new jobs. Support on offer includes one-to-one advice, coaching, grants, peer-to-peer learning and business engagement events. The programme aims to support over 500 businesses with over £350,000 of grant funding, matched by private investment. CQ is one of The Big House delivery partners, along with the University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University - The Hive, New Art Exchange, Derby Theatre, Derby QUAD and NBV Enterprise Solutions. The Creative Quarter's element of The Big House is called Open Doors and offers an information, engagement and communications hub focused on CDI businesses and activity, across the D2N2 area (D2N2 is the local enterprise partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire). Open Doors is delivering the following elements of The Big House: • A range of support, including one-to-one intensive business coaching • Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities • Market place and trade fair events • Wide ranging business engagement events with creative, digital and technology experts Read full description ## CPV classification Event services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e82e107e-7600-4745-a023-f7fde56e70e8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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