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title: "Provision of an Events Management Platform"
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# Provision of an Events Management Platform

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b44d408-2f57-4def-b20f-fcb4ed6a454b

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking an Events Management Platform to efficiently manage nearly 2,000 annual events. The procurement process, classified under "Miscellaneous networking software package," is currently in the Award stage, with the expected contract commencement date of 20th August 2018 and a duration of two years. The tender was initiated under the Accelerated Restricted procedure, reflecting the urgency due to changes in Government requirements. The initial tender period was open until 2nd July 2018, while additional stages were planned for early July. The procurement is taking place in London, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of approximately £215,000.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those specialising in events management, cloud-based platforms, or networking software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability indicators. Competitors should demonstrate experience in delivering similar platforms that enhance user engagement with events and manage data effectively, positioning themselves well to contribute to DIT's requirements for improved efficiency and visibility in event management.

## Notice

The Department for International Trade's (DIT's) Events Team in the Marketing and Communications Directorate require an Events Management Platform to manage some of the nearly two thousand (2000) events that it produces or attends annually. DIT has a current events platform, however the contract is due to expire, and will no longer be used. The new platform needs to be a single, cloud-based platform that makes it easier for potential attendees to organically find out about DIT's events; improves the quality and completeness of events data; and increases the efficiency of events management. The Contract is expected to commence in August 2018, with a transition period of eight (8) weeks. The Service Commencement date of the new platform is currently estimated as 8.10.2018. Stage 1 is expected to be published on 15.6.2018. The deadline will be 2.7.2018. Stage 2 is expected to be published on 6.7.2018. The deadline will be 16.7.2018. The competition will be run via DIT's e-tendering portal ProContract, which any interested party must register for to participate from Stage 1 onwards. The reference to search for once registered is DN345136 Additional information: The Contract Notice published in OJEU is under the reference: 2018/S 112-255060 A PIN was also published under reference: 2018/S 108-246047 Any interested parties that would like to participate in the Stage 1 Clarification Question and Answer Teleconference on 19.06.2018 at 12:00hrs (GMT) should email the contact for this notice and request joining details. Stage 1 of the procurement is due to be published and open for submissions at 12:00hrs on Friday 15th June 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6bb750e-6e0e-4094-9050-2d0afb5a6fd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,998 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1A 0TL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVENTRI (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package
- 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
- 48312000 - Electronic publishing software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48481000 - Sales or marketing software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2018 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6bb750e-6e0e-4094-9050-2d0afb5a6fd5
- 15 Jun 2018 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caef6188-971d-4962-8977-f343866f5413

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6bb750e-6e0e-4094-9050-2d0afb5a6fd5
  29th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caef6188-971d-4962-8977-f343866f5413
  15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67b8a434-1523-46db-8e17-c80e1b9cff18
  Copy of Publish OJEU Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:255060-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Contract Notice Published in the OJEU
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
  Registration page for ProContract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade

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