Tender

Ceremonial and Event Management Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Tender

25 Jul 2020 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is seeking contractors for "Ceremonial and Event Management Services" with an estimated value of £68 million. This project aims to oversee public events and project management for national and international Royal and State Ceremonial events in London and Windsor, including significant occasions like the National Service of Remembrance and various state visits. The tender process is currently at the selective procurement stage, using a negotiated procedure, and submissions must be submitted by 21 August 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2021 and conclude on 30 September 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and project management services, particularly those with experience in large-scale public events. Companies with a strong background in coordinating ceremonial functions and a proven track record of delivering high-profile projects will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract, firms able to manage logistics, security, and comprehensive planning will find this a valuable opportunity to expand their business horizons.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceremonial and Event Management Services

Notice Description

The Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process to appoint a contractor for the provision of public events and project management services in respect of a number of Royal and State Ceremonial events in London and Windsor, that are of national and international significance. The programme of events include but are not limited to: *National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph (Remembrance Sunday) *State Visits to the UK by foreign Heads of State *Flag flying for numerous events i.e. Trooping the Colour and Commonwealth Day *A number of other major royal events *Other memorial occasions on an adhoc basis Please be advised that the estimated value of this contract is estimated to be PS40million - PS68million which comprises a programme of planned events worth between PS1million - PS2million per annum and other unscheduled major events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcfd8b14-ad32-403f-b41d-5ced13847b75
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW17 8SL
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)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Tooting Bec
Westminster Constituency
Tooting

Further Information

Notice Documents

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