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title: "Event Management & Infrastructure"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2023-08-01"
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# Event Management & Infrastructure

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af038a5b-51a7-44e9-ba31-98d7d5c5f73d

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has initiated a tender titled "Event Management & Infrastructure" for general event management services, infrastructure, and equipment hire. This multi-operator framework agreement will cover various ancillary goods and services required to run events organised by the department, its Arms Length Bodies, and other government departments. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 29th February 2024, and a contract period scheduled from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2028. The total contract value is £200,000,000, and the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors (VCSEs).

This tender from DCMS presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event services industry. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can access a substantial contract value and contribute towards the successful execution of various public events. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for the involvement of such organisations. The diverse range of services required, coupled with the extensive contract period, offers a platform for business growth and collaboration within the events sector in the UK and beyond.

## Notice

DCMS is seeking to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for general event management services, including infrastructure and equipment (via hire), as well as any ancillary goods and services to run an event, including cost management and pre / post event assurance activities. The requirement will be to provide services and temporary equipment for individual events organised by the department, our Arms Length Bodies as well as other Government Departments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc63e93e-49d0-48cf-9545-2411516c2c1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc63e93e-49d0-48cf-9545-2411516c2c1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc63e93e-49d0-48cf-9545-2411516c2c1f
  1st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=796932359
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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