Planning

Corporately Branded Events & Exhibitions

SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 09:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Parliament, known as Senedd Cymru, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Corporately Branded Events & Exhibitions." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on marketing services and exhibition equipment. The procurement aims to secure a contractor for designing and setting up branded stands at various events and exhibitions, enhancing the visibility of the Senedd's brand. The process is rooted in the Welsh devolved regulations and central government public authority classification. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in a preliminary market engagement questionnaire by emailing Alex Jennings at alex.jennings@senedd.wales. Responses are due by the 11th of May, 2026, at 10:00, and will inform the future procurement strategy, although participation remains voluntary and will not influence future tenders.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for suppliers specialised in event stand design and setup, particularly those with innovative approaches and recent experience in marketing services. The gross contract value is estimated to be £160,080, with a contract period expected from October 2026 to October 2029, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. As the procurement is above the threshold, it aligns with regulated procurement practices, ensuring a structured approach favouring businesses that demonstrate agility and innovation in service provision. The potential contract includes considerations for renewal, further enhancing long-term business growth prospects for successful bidders. Businesses excelling in corporately branded events and exhibitions have a unique chance to leverage this engagement for strategic growth within the public sector market in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporately Branded Events & Exhibitions

Notice Description

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of Corporately Branded Events & Exhibitions contract. This requirement will focus on the design and set up of branded stands at events and exhibitions, giving the Senedd a visible presence at key events, and promotes the Senedd's brand. As part of this early stage activity, we are inviting interested suppliers to complete and submit a short questionnaire designed to help us understand current market capability, innovations in the market, and potential approaches to service provision.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers can request the pre market engagement questionnaire by emailing alex.jennings@senedd.wales. The information gathered through this engagement will support the Welsh Parliament in shaping any subsequent procurement strategy. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research and planning purposes only. Completion of the questionnaire does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any obligation or advantage in any future tender. Suppliers with relevant experience in delivering event stand design and set up services are encouraged to take part. Your insights will help ensure that any future approach is well informed, proportionate, and aligned with best practice. Responses must be submitted to Alex Jennings (alex.jennings@senedd.wales) by Monday 11th May at 10:00. We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement exercise and look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037872-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF99 1SN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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