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title: "Events Research Programme - Delivery Support Services"
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# Events Research Programme - Delivery Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a3e9e2d-a1a8-4d9a-a9a6-ff4b0e5354a7

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has completed the procurement process for the "Events Research Programme - Delivery Support Services". This contract, valued at £539,580, falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on project management for events under the Events Research Programme. The tender was executed as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. The award notice was published on 28 April 2021, and the project aims to facilitate safe attendance at large events through a series of pilot studies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in project management and event delivery. Businesses specialising in consultancy, event management, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area, especially as the programme explores innovative ways to support large-scale events, thereby enhancing their visibility and growth in this sector.

## Notice

DCMS requires a supplier to provide project management services and support the delivery of events, in respect of the Events Research Programme (ERP). The ERP is a joint research programme delivered through DCMS, DHSC and BEIS, exploring ways to enable people to attend large events and performances safely through a series of pilot events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cb883a-4f82-4bf7-98cf-cf6632cddfe1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £539,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £539,580 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIVANDI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cb883a-4f82-4bf7-98cf-cf6632cddfe1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cb883a-4f82-4bf7-98cf-cf6632cddfe1
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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