Planning

Event Management & Delivery Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 11:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is in the planning stage for an Event Management & Delivery Framework. The initiative is structured under the Light Touch Regime, designed to offer flexible avenues for government event requirements. The procurement encompasses services that focus on the planning, management, and delivery of various event types, as outlined in five key lots: National Public-Facing Events, Medium to Large Indoor Events, Presence at Third-Party Events, Small Events, and Event Assurance Services. This framework, with a substantial value of up to £300 million, is set to commence on 1st October 2026, and its maximum extent could run until 1st October 2032. It presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the services industry, particularly those specialising in events and cultural activities in the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in event services, cultural event organisation, and supporting government services would find numerous opportunities for growth through participation in this framework. With the open procurement method, the framework is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The framework allows for mini-competitions and the potential for direct awards, facilitating diverse participation and encouraging innovation in the UK events sector. The DCMS aims to attract a range of suppliers, enabling them to join government supply chains and contribute to the delivery of both high-profile national events and smaller, niche gatherings, thus strengthening the industry and supporting economic growth within this segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Management & Delivery Framework

Notice Description

The Event Management Framework (EMF) is being developed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to provide a modern, flexible and accessible route to market for government event requirements. This framework has been designed to reflect how the UK events sector operates and to ensure departments and arm's-length bodies can procure agency-led event services in a consistent and structured way. This Framework is being procured under the Light Touch Regime, allowing for a more flexible and proportionate approach aligned to the structure of the UK events sector. The framework will operate through mini-competitions, with scope for direct award where appropriate. Lot 1 - National Public-Facing Events Covers end-to-end support for large-scale, high-profile national events. Lot 2 - Medium to Large Indoor Events Covers planning, design, and delivery of structured indoor events. Lot 3 - Presence at Third-Party Events Covers planning and delivery of government involvement within external events. Lot 4 - Small Events Covers delivery of small-scale or short-duration events. Lot 5 - Event Assurance Services Provides independent specialist expertise and scrutiny. Our aim is to build a framework that strengthens the UK events industry, supports innovation, and makes it easier for suppliers to join government supply chains. This pipeline links to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) which was published in August 2024 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026361-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1567

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077997-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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