Tender

Event Management & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Tender

01 Aug 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has initiated a tender titled "Event Management & Infrastructure" for general event management services, infrastructure, and equipment hire. This multi-operator framework agreement will cover various ancillary goods and services required to run events organised by the department, its Arms Length Bodies, and other government departments. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 29th February 2024, and a contract period scheduled from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2028. The total contract value is £200,000,000, and the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors (VCSEs).

This tender from DCMS presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event services industry. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can access a substantial contract value and contribute towards the successful execution of various public events. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for the involvement of such organisations. The diverse range of services required, coupled with the extensive contract period, offers a platform for business growth and collaboration within the events sector in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Event Management & Infrastructure

Notice Description

DCMS is seeking to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for general event management services, including infrastructure and equipment (via hire), as well as any ancillary goods and services to run an event, including cost management and pre / post event assurance activities. The requirement will be to provide services and temporary equipment for individual events organised by the department, our Arms Length Bodies as well as other Government Departments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af038a5b-51a7-44e9-ba31-98d7d5c5f73d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc63e93e-49d0-48cf-9545-2411516c2c1f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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