Insurance company Royal London Group has appointed Conference Care as its preferred supplier for venue finding services after a virtual selection process.
The scope of contract includes all Royal London Group businesses and has been awarded for an initial period of three years, starting in September.
Royal London went to market issuing a detailed request for proposal (RFP) to source a preferred supplier for venue finding services prior to lockdown. Following a robust selection process Conference Care was taken to the final stage of presentations, which were hosted virtually.
Ben Miller, strategic procurement manager at Royal London, said: “We are delighted to announce that Conference Care have been appointed as our partner for venue finding services following an RFP process. The team from Conference Care were extremely professional during a difficult time for the industry and demonstrated a very strong offering that aligns to Royal London’s purpose and strategy. By partnering with Conference Care, we are well positioned to respond to the changes that are taking place within the industry and we are already benefiting from their expertise as we move through the implementation process for this contract.”
Lynda Horsburgh and Jenni Fulton, events managers at Royal London, said: “We’re delighted to be announcing our partnership with Conference Care. In these challenging times, it gives us great confidence to know we’re working with an award-winning business who aligns themselves with our values to support both large company-wide events and smaller local events.”
Pauline Beattie, sales director Scotland at Conference Care, added: “We are truly delighted to be working with the Royal London team. It’s our first virtual implementation of a contract win and has been a great opportunity to think differently. With a strong understanding of the financial services sector, Conference Care is well positioned to align with Royal London’s expectations of a consultative and expert venue finding service, combined with a structured approach to venue contracting and invoicing. We look forward to bringing brilliant people together with amazing venues and building a strong partnership with the Royal London team.”
M&IT editor Paul Harvey is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience. He began his career in the local press, working for various titles across the north. Since joining M&IT in 2013, he has become a trusted and respected voice in the sector, championing event professionals and reporting on all aspects of the events industry for the brand.
