LARGE CONTRACT AWARDED TO CONFERENCE CARE FOR VENUE FINDING AND ACCOMMODATION

14th September 2011

Conference Care is to centrally manage all venue finding and accommodation requirements for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).

The contract encompasses all departments and has been awarded for a period of two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years.

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) is the leading international body representing purchase and supply management professionals. It is the worldwide centre of excellence on purchasing and supply management issues. CIPS has almost 54,000 members in 150 different countries, including senior business people, high-ranking civil servants and leading academics.

The activities of purchasing and supply chain professionals can have a major impact on the profitability and efficiency of all types of organisation.

Conference Care passed a robust RFP selection process to become mandated sole supplier.

Chris Peacock, Director commented "We are absolutely delighted to be aligned with such a prestigious industry body. This is an outstanding account win for Conference Care, endorsing our reputation for unrivalled service excellence and customer focused ethos."

Sara Strid-Coughlan, Head of Event Management, CIPS commented "Having concluded the comprehensive tender exercise, we are now looking forward to establishing a successful partnership with Conference Care. We believe that their strong customer service level, vast venue knowledge, sophisticated online management reporting systems as well as their robust sustainability programme will add tremendous value to ourselves and our members."

For further information, contact Chris Peacock on 02476 369720, chrisp@conferencecare.com.

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