---
title: "Provision of Event Services Provider for The Royal Parks Half Marathon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02de9a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROYAL PARKS LTD"
published: "2022-05-09"
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# Provision of Event Services Provider for The Royal Parks Half Marathon

Buyer: THE ROYAL PARKS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02de9a

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## Summary

The Royal Parks Ltd is currently conducting a tender for the provision of event services for the Royal Parks Half Marathon, set to take place in London. This procurement process is categorised under event services and is in the active stage of selection. The initial deadline for submitting a Selection Questionnaire was 8 October 2021, with contract execution expected to commence from 30 March 2022, lasting until 31 December 2027. The procurement follows a restricted procedure to identify suitably experienced Event Service Providers who can effectively manage and enhance this flagship event.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management, logistics, and sustainability initiatives. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative strategies in delivering mass participation events will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The tender seeks providers who can elevate the runner experience while ensuring sustainability, making it an excellent opportunity for companies passionate about environmental responsibility and event excellence.

## Notice

The Royal Parks ("TRP") invited suitably experienced Event Service Providers ("ESPs") to submit tenders for provision of event services to deliver its flagship mass participation event the Royal Parks Half Marathon ("RPHM"). The ESP shall deliver five RPHM Events during the Term, with the first RPHM Event occurring in October of 2023 and the four remaining RPHM Events occurring annually each October thereafter. Each RPHM Event shall take place on the second Sunday in October annually. The ESP shall build on RPHM Event achievements, drive forward the sustainability vision for the event, and create demand for Places for the RPHM Event through ensuring that the runner experience is always at the forefront of improvements and innovations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TRP used a two-stage 'restricted' tendering procedure. The first stage required bidders to complete the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and upload this to the Delta eSourcing website https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ no later than the SQ submission deadline. Following the evaluation of SQs received, a minimum of the 5 top-highest scoring suppliers were invited to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011985-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,859,339 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL PARKS LTD |
| Additional buyers | THE ROYAL PARKS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 2UH |
| 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 | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON MARATHON EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 May 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011985-2022
- 8 Sep 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022315-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.royalparks.org.uk
- http://www.royalparks.org.uk/about-us/procurement
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=688870992
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./Q4BETSFE86

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