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EVENTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE EVENT, THIEPVAL

THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the UK, who initiated a tender for "EVENTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE EVENT, THIEPVAL." This contract falls under the event services category and is aimed at organising a large-scale cultural event in Thiepval, France. The contract is valued at £1.8 million and was awarded to The HPower Group Ltd, with a contract period spanning from 1 June 2015 to 31 July 2016. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and while the tender period ended on 24 April 2015, the award was published on 10 July 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event management, particularly those specialising in large public events and cultural celebrations. Companies with experience in coordinating significant gatherings, including logistics, production, and stakeholder engagement, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The ability to manage large crowds and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations will be essential for potential bidders, especially considering the attendance of approximately 8,000 public participants, alongside 2,000 VIP guests.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVENTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE EVENT, THIEPVAL

Notice Description

Cultural event organisation services. As part of its centenary commemorations of the First World War, the UK Government will be hosting a large commemorative event at the Thiepval Memorial in France in 2016. The main event will be preceded by an overnight vigil at the monument. It is expected that the event will be broadcast live on television in the UK and France. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is the lead government department and is engaging an Event Management Company to work with DCMS and numerous stakeholders to advise on, and to plan and deliver, the event. Public attendance is likely to be around 8 000 with an additional 2 000 VIPs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90925001-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7c137c-e5f6-49d1-8adc-e2ae8af3cd33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2015 - 31 Jul 2016 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HPOWER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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