Award

Events Management

HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 11:32

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 16:00

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has awarded a contract for Events Management Services to EPICompany Limited. Hull City Council, a public authority, acts on behalf of Hull Culture and Leisure, overseeing the procurement process. Set in Hull (region UKE11), this contract falls under the "Cultural event organisation services" industry category. The procurement employed an open competitive procedure in one stage. The contract, valued at £70,000 annually, will run from 5 March 2026 to 4 March 2029, with an optional extension up to 4 March 2031. As of 5 March 2026, the procurement is at the award stage.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses in event management, particularly those specialising in cultural event organisation. SME entities, similar to EPICompany Limited, are well-positioned to benefit due to the contract's scope and scale. Such opportunities may bolster business growth through expanded networks and enhanced service delivery capabilities. The open procedure ensures fair competition, paving the way for businesses with expertise in event planning, execution, and management to thrive. Interested parties should prepare to demonstrate relevant experience, delivery methodology, and social value to satisfy the procurement's quality criteria.

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Notice Title

Events Management

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) on behalf of Hull Culture and Leisure has awarded a contract to EPICompany Limited to provide Event Management Services. The tender was an open competitive procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 5 March 2026 ending by 4 March 2029 with an option to extend for a period of 2 years. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS70,000 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a period of 1 x 2 year period,

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99747&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019833-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPICOMPANY

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