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Events Diary Management System

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 09:22

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group in London is offering a procurement opportunity for an "Events Diary Management System" to manage a diverse range of approximately 700 events annually across their venues. This contract, which has already progressed to the award stage, involves an open procedure procurement method under the classification of software package and information systems. The tender was valued at £200,000, with the contract period set to begin on 11th April 2026 and last until 10th April 2029, with an optional two-year renewal. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 9th March 2026 and the future signature scheduled by 11th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to event management, particularly those that integrate sales, operations, marketing, and reporting functionalities. Large-scale enterprises like Amadeus Hospitality UK Limited, the current supplier, may find this opportunity conducive to demonstrating and expanding their expertise in public sector contracts. SMEs with innovative solutions are also encouraged to explore involvement, particularly given the scope for ongoing collaboration and contract extensions. Such a venture can drive growth within the hospitality and events sector by providing cutting-edge systems that optimise event management and client servicing.

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Notice Title

Events Diary Management System

Notice Description

Across our sites we host approximately 700 events every year and these events can range from daytime conferencing to award ceremonies, formal dinners, VIP events and product launches. It is therefore important that the system can support the range of events that we host for clients across our venues. The Diary Event Management System needs to be a specific software solution with a specific focus on Sales and Operations in our sector but can also assist with marketing, management information and reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension for up to 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017157-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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

AMADEUS HOSPITALITY

Further Information

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