Tender

Events Management Provider

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is currently in the tender stage for an Events Management Provider to oversee premium events at 1 Holland Park, London. The contracting authority invites experienced event management companies to submit tenders for managing ten private events during the summer of May to October 2026. Interested parties must apply by 16th March 2026, with a concession contract planned to commence from 1st May 2026 to 1st May 2027. The procurement process is conducted as an open competition, encouraging participation from the industry, focusing on event services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those adept in service delivery, marketing, and innovation. With a project gross value of £99,000, it suits SMEs looking to demonstrate their capabilities in the public sector. The winning firm will manage events in a prestigious London location, which can boost market visibility and lead to further local government partnerships. The focus on minimal disruption to park users offers a chance for sustainable and community-friendly business practices.

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Notice Title

Events Management Provider

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) is inviting tenders from an experienced event management company who will maximise the use of a premium and exclusive space/venue at 1 Holland Park, London W11 3TA. The successful Bidder will be able to organise, plan, manage and deliver up to ten private events during the summer season, May-October 2026, as part of a 12-month trial period, whilst generating income and ensuring minimal disruption to park users and residents. A concession contract will be awarded to a single and the delivery is anticipated to begin in May 2026. To Apply The full tender pack, including the specification of requirements and contract terms and conditions can be downloaded from the e-tendering portal- https://www.delta-esourcing.com. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./3VAK3Z2333 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3VAK3Z2333

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06591c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015632-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2027 1-2 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02073613000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
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
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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