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title: "Specialist Live Events - Event Management Services"
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# Specialist Live Events - Event Management Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c62b480-5f55-40b9-9ce5-6ac13dffa3c9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade, which is seeking event management services under the title "Specialist Live Events - Event Management Services" in the marketing services industry. The contract, valued at £36,000,000, is located in London and falls under the selective procurement method as it was awarded through a framework agreement via the Crown Commercial Services framework. The tender process culminated in an award on 27th August 2019, with the contract effective from 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2021. The deadline for submitting bids was 10th July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in event management, marketing services, or related fields. Companies that have experience in orchestrating high-profile events, such as national or international exhibitions, sports events, or government functions, would be well-positioned to compete. As the chosen supplier is Bray Leino Events, there remains room for innovative firms willing to collaborate or propose value-added services in future tenders under similar categories.

## Notice

DIT produces, delivers and manages multiple events/presence at events per year on behalf of the UK. This contract focuses on the planning, delivery and management of events classified as Major Live World Events and Specialist Ministerial Events. Together these are Specialist Live Events and form the most important and high profile events the Department is involved in. The Ministerial events include events commissioned by No.10 for the Prime Minister, Chancellor or the DIT SoS. Major Live World Events will include the delivery of the UK Presence at Expos, or at international events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games or World Cups. DIT has run a competitive tender process under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for Communication Services (RM3796), Lot 2 - Events, awarding the contract to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). Additional information: The Letter of Appointment and the Call-Off Contract Terms and Conditions have had personal and commercially sensitive information redacted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25511b1f-7d48-44f3-baaa-32466fcfac20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAY LEINO EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2019 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25511b1f-7d48-44f3-baaa-32466fcfac20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25511b1f-7d48-44f3-baaa-32466fcfac20
  1st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87119a37-f4da-4e84-807a-66f739700778
  Letter of Appointment (Pre-Signature) REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/268c6f8f-73ac-4915-af50-e3d69a9c9a32
  Call-Off Contract Terms and Conditions REDACTED

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