Award

Events Management

HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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, on behalf of Hull Culture and Leisure, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Event Management Services. The contract was awarded to EPICOMPANY LIMITED with a total estimated value of £252,000 over three years, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years. The procurement followed an open competitive procedure and was categorised under event services and cultural event organisation services. Located in Hull, UK (postcode HU1 2AA), the contract commencement date is set for 5 March 2026, ending by 4 March 2029. The award followed the completion phase of the procurement, marked by its award notice published on 20 February 2026, with the standstill period concluding on 3 March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and cultural events, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale services. Given the procurement method was open and targeted a wide range of suppliers, SMEs and other suitable organisations had a fair chance to compete, providing services valued at an estimated £70,000 per annum. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and establish themselves in the cultural sectors in Hull may find substantial benefits from participating in such tenders. Additionally, organisations with strong capabilities in health and safety, social value contributions, and delivery methodologies are well suited to this type of contract.

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Notice Title

Events Management

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) on behalf of Hull Culture and Leisure sough tenders from interested organisations 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. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. The standstill period shall end on midnight on 4 March 2026.

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/015809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 days 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Willingham
Contact Email
c.willingham@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482616052

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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