Tender

Specialist Event Management

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking a specialist event management company for its SkillBuild competitions, which are the largest multi-trade competitions in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. This procurement process, titled "Specialist Event Management", falls under the event services industry and is currently in the tender stage. The tender was published on 16 January 2025 and the submission deadline is 20 February 2025. The contract is set to start on 23 June 2025 and will run until 19 June 2028, covering various locations including the UK, Europe, and other international regions. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £750,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management. Companies with experience in coordinating large-scale competitions and constructing bespoke structures will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Competing for this contract could position businesses as key players in a prestigious national event, enabling them to build a reputable portfolio and potentially secure further contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Event Management

Notice Description

SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees/apprentices and delivered through National Regional Qualifiers and a National Final. These events requires a specialist Events Management company, as an essential, to manage and co-ordinate all the various requirements for SkillBuild to be a success, in particular building all the bespoke structures necessary for the National Finals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b49bee-7895-4671-9abd-a5a17035edf1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2028 2-3 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
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE31 6RH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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