Tender

SFT Staff awards & Thank you week Event Support

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Feb 2025 at 10:00

Planning

03 Feb 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the Tender stage of procuring services for the 'Thank You Week' event scheduled to take place from September 11th to 13th, 2025, at Salisbury Cathedral Close in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The event celebrates the contributions of staff and volunteers, with multiple activities including a prestigious awards evening, long service and volunteer events, and a family fun day. They are seeking suppliers for three specific lots: Marquee and Tent Services, Catering Services, and Technical Audio-Visual Services. Interested parties are requested to email naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in event services, particularly those with experience in executing large-scale events. Companies offering marquee and tent services, catering, and technical audio-visual support can benefit from exposure and networking within the health sector. This contract is ideal for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, collaborative services tailored to complex, multi-component events. The procurement process ensures suppliers are well-matched to the specifications, fostering business growth and establishing long-term relationships with a prominent public health organisation.

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Notice Title

SFT Staff awards & Thank you week Event Support

Notice Description

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust 'Thank You Week' is a premier event celebrating the work of staff and volunteers. The event will take place over three days in 2025 (September 11th-13th) and is supported by the Stars Appeal and League of Friends. Multiple events are held during these days, including a prestigious awards evening, long service and volunteer events, and a family fun day. The Trust is seeking three suppliers for the below Lot's:<br/><br/>Lot 1: Marquee and Tent Services<br/>Lot 2: Catering Services<br/>Lot 3: Technical Audio-Visual Services<br/><br/><br/>If you are interested please email naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of an Events Management Company bring new ideas and support to this NHS event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003762-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Naveen Sadagopan Pitchumani
Contact Email
naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

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