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MH 0103 - Event Management - AWARD

MIDLAND HEART

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MH 0103 - Event Management - AWARD" was managed by Midland Heart, a buyer based in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This tender, classified under Event Services (CPV code 79952000), attracted bids for managing corporate events, including venue sourcing, creative content, and logistics management, among other services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the award was made on 15th September 2025. The contract period extends from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, covering a wide range of delivery locations, including the UK and international territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in comprehensive event management services. Businesses with the capability to handle large-scale events, provide digital and AV support, and ensure sustainable practices would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The awarded supplier, Top Banana, is an example of an enterprise that fits this profile, reflecting the importance of having robust logistical networks and innovative ideas to excel in such competitive tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MH 0103 - Event Management - AWARD

Notice Description

Midland Heart requires a specialist event management company to offer expert advice, guidance and practical support in relation to our programme of business-wide corporate events. Depending on the purpose and scale of each event, the services required through this contract will vary. Those requirements will include some or all of the following, depending on the event: Venue sourcing - Sourcing venues around specific requirements and general venue contract management. Creative content - Support for event campaign ideas, event theming and digital production. Speaker arrangements Researching and booking of external guest speakers, liaison with agents and fee negotiation. Event branding - Creating strong visual identity and event concepts. Digital - Covering AV requirements, digital support options and virtual events Catering suppliers - Dependant on venue, audience and event - with particular attention to dietary and allergy requirements Merchandise - Design, source and supply if required. Logistics - Hotel and travel sourcing and arrangements where required. Environmental -Showing sustainable planning and thinking on the delivery of each event, especially around materials, logistics and travel. Contingency planning - Venue, guests and logistics fall-back plans. Staffing - If third party support staff are required. Budget - Input and management. Reporting - Post event analysis eg. Attendance, feedback, sustainability review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4649c8c-4228-471d-9c96-82e40a1e7470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef81f906-cf48-42c6-9b76-3375c4b0ff42
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
MIDLAND HEART
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
B15 1LZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOP BANANA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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