Tender

Events Management

HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is actively seeking tenders for event management services, a procurement process deemed significant for Hull Culture and Leisure. The current tender stage is active, with an open procedure, focusing on sectors related to event services and cultural event organisation. Located in Hull, United Kingdom, the council requires service providers to submit their proposals by 23rd January 2026. This procurement is valuable, estimated at £70,000 annually, with a contract period starting from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2029, and an extension option for an additional two years. Prospective participants should note the enquiry period concludes on 16th January 2026, while the contract award will be decided by 9th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in event services or cultural event organisation. Hull City Council's emphasis on experience, methodology, and social value indicates a preference for firms that can demonstrate relevant experience and innovative approaches. The procurement process is open, which encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, further broadening prospects for a diverse range of businesses. Successful bidders can expect a stable relationship extending up to five years, allowing them to expand their portfolio and establish a reputable standing in public sector service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Events Management

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) on behalf of Hull Culture and Leisure is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Event Management Services. The tender is an open competitive procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 17 February 2026 ending by 16 February 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. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

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=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084289-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Willingham
Contact Email
c.willingham@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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