LW181 Events Venue Framework

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 08:55

Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is currently in the tender stage for the "LW181 Events Venue Framework," aimed at procuring a selection of venues across Merseyside and Cheshire. This open procedure tender seeks venues suitable for events ranging from intimate gatherings up to large conferences accommodating 350 delegates. The procurement is categorised under "Event services" with a significant contract value of £450,000. Key dates include the deadline for tender submission on 20th July 2026, with the contract award expected by 21st August 2026. The framework is structured into three lots targeting different event sizes and capabilities, and will commence on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2028 with potential renewal up to 2030.

This procurement presents diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, catering, and venue provision. SMEs and VCSEs will find this tender particularly attractive due to the explicit suitability considerations. The lots offer scope for varied business involvement, including hosting small meetings or large-scale hybrid events necessitating advanced audio-visual capabilities. The competitive assessment based on price and quality offers venues a chance to leverage their unique services and innovation, fostering growth within the regional event services industry. Entrepreneurs and established firms looking to expand their portfolio within the Merseyside and Cheshire areas will find ample opportunity in this comprehensive framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LW181 Events Venue Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to create a framework of venues in Merseyside and Cheshire suitable for a range of activities including everything from small gatherings/meetings of up to 40 delegates to larger functions of up to 350 delegates. These include flexibility to deliver a variety of formats including workshops, seminars, larger conferences and more formal staff engagement events such as awards or dinners. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Event-services./D2D262D3PG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D2D262D3PG

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Small Events (Up to 40 Delegates)

Provision of venue, catering and associated event support services for meetings, workshops, seminars and small gatherings for up to 40 delegates.

Renewal: The Framework agreement shall commence on the date to be advised by LSTM in the Contract Award Document issued to the Contractor in due course and is intended to continue for a maximum period of 4 [four] years.

Lot 2 - Medium and Large Events (40-350 Delegates)

Provision of venue, catering and associated event support services for conferences, workshops, lectures, networking events, awards ceremonies and formal dinners for between 40 and 350 delegates.

Renewal: As stated in ITT

Lot 3 - Medium and Large Events (40-350 Delegates) - Advanced AV Capability

Provision of venue, catering and associated event support services for larger workshops, conferences, symposiums, high-profile stakeholder events, international meetings, awards ceremonies and hybrid events involving both in-person and remote participation. Venues to have flexibility in layout to accommodate different formats such as theatre style seating or round tables/workshop set up and multiple, smaller breakout spaces. The venue must provide all requirements under Lot 2 plus enhanced AV and event production capability.

Renewal: As stated in ITT

Planning Information

No formal pre-market engagement was undertaken

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058790-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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