Award

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

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 18:05

Tender

12 May 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the production of the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and Launch was conducted by the Natural History Museum, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contracting process has now reached the award and contract stage, with the successful supplier being Event Concept. The project falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically event services, and involved an open procurement method below the threshold with competition. The contract period is from 24th July to 16th October 2025, with the contract already signed on 23rd July 2025. This initiative highlights the meticulous procurement stages executed, culminating on 19th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event production services to showcase their expertise at a prestigious cultural event. SMEs in the event management industry, particularly those with innovative production capabilities and a proven record in delivering high-quality events, would find this opportunity particularly valuable for business growth. The exposure and experience gained through collaboration with a renowned institution like the Natural History Museum could enhance their portfolio and establish key industry connections, thereby potentially unlocking further contracts and expanding their business network. The procurement's emphasis on quality and value underscores the need for companies to demonstrate excellence and competitive pricing in their offerings.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Production for the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and Launch (two consecutive evenings) To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971428089

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05117d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049971-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£113,499 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENT CONCEPT

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