Planning

Event Suppliers & HMG Engagement Afternoon

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 16:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 16:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is planning an engagement session titled "Event Suppliers & HMG Engagement Afternoon" in London on 21st September 2023. The session aims to engage event suppliers to understand HMG event services procurement routes, Government commercial processes, and buying procedures. The engagement will provide insights and networking opportunities for businesses interested in working with the Government. The deadline to express interest in attending is midday BST on 4th September 2023.

This tender offers an opportunity for small and medium-sized event services businesses to participate in a session that can enhance their understanding of Government event procurement processes. Businesses involved in event services and cultural event organisation are well-suited to compete. The session not only aims to clarify procurement routes but also provides networking opportunities with Government representatives. Participating businesses can expect to gain valuable insights into Government procurement processes and establish potential future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Suppliers & HMG Engagement Afternoon

Notice Description

Dear Business, The newly formed HMG Major Events Unit within Government will be hosting an Events Suppliers Engagement Session during the Annual Commercial Conference event on 21st September 2023 in London. This description contains details about what you can expect from the session and invites businesses interested in attending to please respond via the url link attached. EVENT SUPPLIERS & HMG ENGAGEMENT AFTERNOON DATE; Thursday 21st September 2023. TIME; 1400-1600 LOCATION; Green Park, London (the exact location & address will be confirmed to those who have secured a place when joining instructions and final agendas are issued). To allow for the most fruitful discussions and networking, this will be an in-person event only. However, this hopes to be the first of many sessions where we shall consider other regional locations & virtual capabilities in future such events. ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION; This session will focus on engaging with event suppliers to provide an opportunity for businesses who may be less-familiar in working with Government to understand the HMG event services procurement routes. The session aims to clarify the Government commercial process, offer an opportunity for event suppliers to understand how HMG buys for events, and how the framework processes operate. There will also be an opportunity for a case study and fact-finding session on any barriers and enablers, as well as time for Q&A and networking. A final agenda will be issued once places are confirmed and joining instructions issued. HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING; Please complete the form available by the URL link by midday BST Monday 4th September to express your business' interest in attending. Please be advised that due to capacity limitations and an ambition to welcome a wide-variety of events businesses, we will only be able to accommodate 1x representative attendee per business. Spaces are limited and will be issued on a first come first served basis. We may not be able to accommodate all requests on this occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0de1fff4-8391-4a59-b81f-9c155d7a590e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330cf7ec-e219-42fa-b6a4-71d46c3edb03
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 1BB
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

Further Information

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