Planning

EVENT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Event Management and Delivery Framework," falling under the industry category of Event Services (CPV 79952000). This framework aims to service public events requirements for DCMS, other government departments such as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and Arm Length Bodies. Key dates include a market engagement registration deadline on 2nd September 2024, with sessions anticipated to commence during the week of 16th September 2024. The procurement will be conducted under the forthcoming regulations of the new Procurement Act 2023, effective from October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event planning, coordination, and delivery. It is particularly well-suited for companies specialising in major indoor and outdoor event management, event security, infrastructure provision, and professional services such as consultancy and project management. The framework’s diverse lot structure and coverage of different event sizes and locations offer ample opportunities for businesses to engage in large-scale public events. Suppliers interested in contributing to public event management and enhancing their market presence should strongly consider participating in the early market engagement and subsequent tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVENT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

Procurement of a multi-lot Events Management Planning and Delivery Framework (EMF) that would service public events requirements (Major Events) for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) (Sporting Events, Ceremonials etc.), Other Government Departments (OGDs) (such as Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)) and Arm length Bodies (ALBs). This procurement will be conducted under the forthcoming regulations of the new Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) effective from October 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department has published this PIN to provide information on the planned procurement, as described below. This remains subject to internal approvals and the Department reserves the right to make amendments, or to not proceed with the procurement.

The Authority is seeking suppliers to form an Event Management and Delivery Framework. The services required include, but are not limited to:

*Major indoor and outdoor (metropolitan and non-metropolitan) event delivery
*Event planning, consultancy, design, delivery, coordination and management
*Event Manager Contractors
*Event security including crowd and traffic management, stewarding, security guards, crowd dynamic modelling, adaptation of facilities, security project management, close protection security (VIP security and access), outdoor and indoor crowd control. *Infrastructure (temporary structures), marquees, fencing and barriers, trackway and walkway.
*Professional Services (cost consultancy, strategic, financial consultancy), media services, communication, project management and/coordination, supplier health and safety advice.
*Accreditation
*Event health and safety
*Supply chain management (sourcing, and managing suppliers/sub-contractors, negotiating costs, delivery arrangement)
*Sustainability Consultation
*Event Technology Infrastructure (Digital security, Solar CCTV Camera Towers) Mobile Masts, WiFi System, PA Systems.

(Please note that these services will be required on events of different sizes & locations)

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to:

Provide advance notice that the Authority is to consider undertaking a tendering exercise to set up new contract suppliers to form part of a Event Management and Delivery Framework under forthcoming Procurement Act (2023) provisions:

* Understand the market interest in this procurement and identify applicable suppliers.
* Identify suppliers who would like to participate in Early Market Engagement

PROCUREMENT APPROACH
This procurement will be conducted under the new Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) effective from October 2024, and the Authority intends to procure via a competitive flexible procedure.

COMMERCIAL MODEL
The Department intends to appointment relevant suppliers to form an Open Framework divided into delivery lots.

CPV CODES

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs.
72224000 - Project management consultancy services.
79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work.
79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work.
35821000 - Flags.
35821100 - Flagpole
79710000 - Security services.
48952000 - Public address systems.
32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment.
32344210 - Radio equipment.
32344280 - Portable radios.
34928200 - Fences.
72224000 - Project management
31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; Lighting
45450000 - Other building completion work
71317200 - Health and safety services
71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
32322000 - Multimedia equipment
34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
92600000 - Sporting Services
92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
92200000 - Radio and television services
22459000 - Tickets

This Prior Information Notice has been published for informational purposes only to provide the market with an update on the Departments proposed approach and to enable suppliers to prepare to respond. The proposed approach described here is subject to final internal approvals and assurances and the Department reserves the right to amend any details with regards to the proposed approach if necessary. Additional information: In August 2023 Department for Culture, Media and Sport published the following Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022391-2023 regarding a planned procurement exercise to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for general event management services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0491df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026361-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
dcms-events-framework@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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