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Provision of Support for CS Live 2026 and Future Years

Crown Commercial Service

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12 Feb 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, through the Crown Commercial Service, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Support for CS Live 2026 and Future Years." This contract pertains to event services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, among others. The award was made to POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT LTD on 26th January 2026, as part of a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £1,933,475.16, is scheduled to commence on the same day and will run until 18th October 2027. The procurement stage is complete with the contract award notice published on 12th February 2026, indicating the completion of the tender process.

This tender, supporting the Government's largest learning and development event, presents significant opportunities for growth within the event services industry. Companies specialising in event management and coordination, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale governmental events, would find this contract an auspicious opportunity. Although not specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, well-established businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive event services can leverage this contract to expand their market footprint and solidify their presence in public sector projects across diverse regions of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Support for CS Live 2026 and Future Years

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office (CO) requires a delivery partner to support the delivery of Civil Service Live (CS Live), the Government's largest, annual learning and development event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-571404d5-6f6b-4a57-b11d-9ac85134e01e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b81438-bdc7-49d9-ab66-7d246b318fb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,986,950 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,933,475 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 18 Oct 2027 1-2 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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Political Engagement Ltd

Further Information

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