Award

Ceremonial Event Management Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2020 at 15:14

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

15 Feb 2018 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2018 at 11:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport acquiring Ceremonial Event Management Services to organise significant national and international ceremonial events. The total contract value is £7,300,000, with a minimum value of £3,500,000. This open procurement was initiated in London, with the contract period starting from 1 October 2014 and concluding on 30 September 2021. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the award granted to Arcadis (UK) Limited on 24 September 2014. The tender was originally published on 15 February 2018, and the procurement method used was an open procedure, correlating to competitive bidding above the set financial threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in event management services, particularly those capable of handling high-profile ceremonial events. Given the extensive nature of the services required, businesses that excel in logistics, coordination, and large-scale event execution would be well-suited to compete. Companies specialising in similar high-stakes environments can leverage their expertise to potentially access significant contracts with the government, enhancing their growth prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceremonial Event Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of Royal and State ceremonial events of national and international significance, including: * National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph (Remembrance Sunday) * State visits to the UK by foreign heads of state * Flag flying for numerous events, for example Trooping the Colour and Commonwealth Day * A number of other major royal events

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08f92b13-50b4-407b-ab98-94d2485001d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058ad852-893e-42f5-825a-d730ed148524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,066,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 201411 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2014 - 30 Sep 2021 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Additional Buyers

ARCADIS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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