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The FCDO is conducting market engagement sessions with suppliers prior to the launch of the ITT to measure interest in the opportunity. We invite suppliers to register their interest by filling in the form linked below, and to indicate whether they would simply like to register their interest for this opportunity, or also attend the market engagement session(s). 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The FCDO is seeking the services of a range of specialist Event Agencies who can deliver end to end strategy, development, production, management, delivery and evaluation of high-profile events in the UK via all formats to smaller scale events on FCDO estates. The framework structure comprises the following lots: Lot 1 - Major UK Based Events on non-FCDO Estates: end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-profile HMG events with no spend limits per event. Lot 2 - Mid-size Events on FCDO estates: end-to-end delivery of mid-scale events on FCDO estates with a lower spend limit of PS20,001 ex VAT and no upper limit per event. Lot 3 - Small-scale Events on FCDO Estates: delivery of small-scale events on FCDO estates with a upper spend limit of PS20,000 ex VAT per event. Suppliers may submit bids for a maximum of two (2) Lots only. The FCDO invites all interested suppliers to participate in this opportunity. All tender documents containing the full instructions for this opportunity are available on the e-sourcing Portal, guidance for accessing this can be found within the submission details section of this notice.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "79952000", "description": "Event services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "32321200", "description": "Audio-visual equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "32321300", "description": "Audio-visual materials" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "79952000", "description": "Event services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "32321200", "description": "Audio-visual equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "32321300", "description": "Audio-visual materials" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "79952000", "description": "Event services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "32321200", "description": "Audio-visual equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "32321300", "description": "Audio-visual materials" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 180000000, "amount": 150000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2030-09-30T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "status": "active", "title": "Major UK Based Events on non-FCDO Estates", "description": "End-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-profile HMG events.", "value": { "amountGross": 163200000, "amount": 136000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Lot 1 - Technical Questions", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lot 1 - Pricing", "numbers": [ { "number": 35, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Lot 1 - Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 5, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "See Attachment 1_Stage 1 Invitation to Participate document (located in the FCDO Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.htm ITT reference itt_7414)" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "See Attachment 1_Stage 1 Invitation to Participate document (located in the FCDO Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.htm ITT reference itt_7414)" } ] } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Mid-size Events on FCDO estates", "description": "End-to-end delivery of mid-scale events on FCDO estates with a lower spend limit of PS20,001 ex VAT and no upper limit per event.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 12000000, "amount": 10000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Lot 2 - 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Suppliers who pass the Conditions of Participation at Stage 1 will be invited to submit a tender at Stage 2. The highest scoring Suppliers will be awarded a place on the Framework." }, "participationFees": [ { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-051f51", "type": [ "win" ], "description": "N/A" } ], "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "maximumParticipants": 6, "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "open", "buyerCategories": "Central Government Departments, Non-Departmental Public Body or Assembly Sponsored Public Body (advisory, executive, or tribunal), Non-Ministerial Department, Executive Agency and arm's-length bodies, including those sponsored by the FCDO. Full list can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations", "description": "The Framework Agreement will operate as a multi-supplier agreement, with Call-Off Contracts awarded through RFQ process and where permitted, by direct award in accordance with the Framework Terms & Conditions." } }, "submissionMethodDetails": "Suppliers are required to submit bids via the FCDO Jaggaer e-Sourcing Portal (the Portal) link https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk Suppliers wishing to participate will need to register on the Portal to access the tender documentation and submit a response. Suppliers who are already registered will not need to register again and can use their existing username and password. Once logged into the Portal please search for opportunity: Stage 1_Event Production Services Framework Agreement, ITT reference number itt_7414. Suppliers are responsible for reviewing all communications issued via the Portal and following any instructions provided during the procurement process. All communication/clarification questions must be conducted via the Portal. If technical difficulties are experienced, support will be available from the e-Sourcing Helpdesk by clicking Request Assistance at any time or calling 0203 868 2859 within business hours. Central Digital Platform (CDP) In order to bid for tender opportunities published by the FCDO covered by the Procurement Act 2023, Suppliers must register and submit selected information about their organisation via the CDP. Instructions on how to register can be found in section 1.23 of Attachment 1_Stage 1 Invitation to Participate document uploaded in the Portal.", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-05-12T13:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-05-06T13:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-10-01T23:59:59+01:00" }, "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "035319-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035319-2026", "datePublished": "2026-04-17T15:34:14+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "language": "en" }