Tender

Events Diary Management System

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group has initiated a tender process for an "Events Diary Management System" with an estimated value of £200,000. This project, categorised under software package and information systems, is essential for managing the extensive range of events hosted yearly across their venues in London, UK. The procurement is in the tendering stage, following an open procedure, and interested parties can submit proposals electronically by 2 January 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 11 April 2026, lasting until 10 April 2029, with potential renewal options extending to 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in developing sales, operations, and marketing software solutions for the public sector. Companies with expertise in event management systems, offering robust information and reporting capabilities, would find this tender especially attractive. With a focus on central government procurement, organisations familiar with public sector standards and requirements are well-suited to compete. The open procedure encourages a wide range of qualified suppliers to engage, providing an excellent platform for market presence in the government service domain.

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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/074130-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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