Tender

Production services for the LGA Annual Conference 2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is soliciting bids for production services during the LGA Annual Conference 2026, a leading event drawing significant attendance from political leaders and executives across UK councils. Situated at Bournemouth International Centre from 7th to 9th July, those interested need to complete setup from 5th to 6th July. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, adheres to UK public procurement guidelines under the legal basis 2023/54. The open competition has a deadline for submissions on 24th March 2026. Enquiries are accepted until 10th March 2026. This tender belongs to the "Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services" industry category, with a projected expenditure of £192,000 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale event production, particularly those possessing expertise in staging and audio-visual equipment. The contract, evaluated on criteria including price and quality, demands a proficient agency capable of managing complex logistics and high-profile attendees. Suitable candidates would include agencies experienced in similar conference setups, providing end-to-end production solutions along with dedicated personnel for onsite coordination and execution. Smaller agencies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts may find this tender particularly attractive, especially given its high visibility and potential networking prospects.

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Notice Title

Production services for the LGA Annual Conference 2026

Notice Description

The LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition is the flagship event for the Local Government Association attracting approximately 2500 attendees including political leaders and chief executives from local councils as well as stakeholders from the private and third sectors. The event will be taking place at the Bournemouth International Centre from 7-9 July with set up on 5-6 July. We are looking for a professional agency to deliver production services for the event including the provision of stage sets and audio visual kit for the auditorium and five breakout rooms as well as the crew required to set up / breakdown and run the equipment (full details included in the specification). We also require a production manager to oversee the production onsite and a professional show caller.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06615d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019131-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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

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