Tender

61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and Launch - Production

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

12 May 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, situated in London, is conducting an open procurement process for the '61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and Launch - Production'. Classified under the event services industry, this tender is open until 9th June 2025. The procurement, valued at £113,500 excluding VAT, involves below-threshold open competition, and participants are required to submit their bids via electronic submission methods. Enquiries regarding the tender must be made before 23rd May 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 27th June 2025 and conclude on 16th October 2025.

Businesses focusing on event services, particularly those with experience in production services, will find this opportunity ideal for showcasing their capabilities to a prestigious client like the Natural History Museum. With a strong emphasis on quality, price, and social value, this tender provides SMEs the chance to expand their portfolio and engage with significant projects. The competitive criteria offer a balanced opportunity for various firms to highlight their strengths in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that account for social impact. Embracing this tender can pave the way for growth and brand prestige within the cultural and event management industry.

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Notice Title

61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and Launch - Production

Notice Description

The Museum is running a competition for the provision of production for the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and Launch (two consecutive evenings) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./B2M86PM8KV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B2M86PM8KV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051144
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020597-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£113,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£113,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhmprocurement@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 7942 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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