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Ceremonial and Event Management Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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04 Feb 2022 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has conducted a competitive tendering process to appoint a contractor for Ceremonial and Event Management Services, predominantly for significant Royal and State events in London and Windsor. This contract, valued between £40 million and £68 million, encompasses various planned and ad-hoc major events spanning from 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2027. The tender process was conducted using a selective method, concluding on 28 September 2021, with the awarded supplier currently being Arcadis (UK) Ltd.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in event management, project coordination, and logistics, particularly those experienced in delivering large-scale public events of national importance. Companies that excel in partnering with governmental organisations and have a track record in high-profile event execution will find this tender particularly relevant for their growth strategy. The contract's substantial value and duration provide a unique chance to secure a long-term partnership with a key public sector authority.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3339f07b-28af-4902-bc27-0be26e725742
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf848a6-0403-4f17-bb02-eb2e431f30a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
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
£68,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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