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title: "EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - Ypres"
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# EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - Ypres

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51c260ad-1c1b-4f71-b08b-1d7d0eef144b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an event management contract titled "EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - Ypres," initiated by The Department for Culture Media & Sport. This tender falls under the cultural event organisation services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 3rd October 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £1,617,489, commenced on 4th November 2016 and is set to run until 1st October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event management sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale cultural events and logistics. Companies with experience in organising commemorative events, infrastructure provision, and logistics support in such contexts would be well-suited to compete, enhancing their portfolios and visibility by engaging in high-profile projects like the centenary commemorations in Belgium.

## Notice

Event management services to provide the infrastructure and logistical support necessary for the delivery of large scale 1st World War centenary commemorative events in Belgium in July 2017, to mark the battles of the Ypres Salient and, in particular, the Battle of Passchendaele.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7233fa-257a-47bd-8014-4686d2365374 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2016 - 1 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,617,489 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,617,489 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | H POWER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7233fa-257a-47bd-8014-4686d2365374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7233fa-257a-47bd-8014-4686d2365374
  3rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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