--- title: "ID 5189476 DfE - Tourism NI - Event Management Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0459e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0459e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND" published: "2024-07-25" --- # ID 5189476 DfE - Tourism NI - Event Management Support Service Buyer: TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0459e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0459e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459e3.json) ## Summary Tourism Northern Ireland has concluded the procurement process for the Event Management Support Service contract under the title ID 5189476. The process followed was an open procedure, classified under CPV code 79951000 - Seminar Organisation Services. The procurement, divided into three lots (Tourism Enterprise Development Programme, Business Solutions Events, and Ad Hoc Corporate Events), aims to support various event management requirements. The contracts, spanning three years with an extension option for up to 24 months, were officially awarded on 25th July 2024. The successful suppliers, EVENT-FUL CONSULTANCY LTD and plannd, were selected based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, for a total value of GBP 659,200 delivered primarily within the United Kingdom (UKN) region. These opportunities are ideal for businesses specialising in event management and related services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality event solutions with a strong emphasis on methodology, director experience, contingency planning, and social value. SMEs and larger firms alike may find competing for such tenders advantageous, given the structured performance monitoring framework and the potential for an extended working relationship. Companies aiming to enhance their presence in the seminar and corporate event sectors, especially in Northern Ireland, can leverage these contracts to drive significant business growth. ## Notice Tourism NI has a requirement to appoint Suppliers for three Lots to help deliver/manage events to help it achieve their key objectives: * Lot 1: Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme * Lot 2: Business Solutions Events * Lot 3: Ad Hoc Corporate Events The contract will run for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Tourism Enterprise Development TED Programme Tourism NI has a requirement to appoint Suppliers for three Lots to help deliver/manage events to help it achieve their key objectives: * Lot 1: Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme * Lot 2: Business Solutions Events * Lot 3: Ad Hoc Corporate Events The contract will run for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: Tourism NI has appointed the successful Suppliers ranked 1 and 2 in respect of each Lot. The highest ranked supplier is the Most Economically Advantageous Tender MEAT and has beenawarded the contract. The Supplier ranked 2 is required for capacity and contingency reasons, as mentioned within the Specification, withno guarantee of work. Options: There is one option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Lot 2: Business Solutions Events Tourism NI has a requirement to appoint Suppliers for three Lots to help deliver/manage events to help it achieve their key objectives: * Lot 1: Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme * Lot 2: Business Solutions Events * Lot 3: Ad Hoc Corporate Events The contract will run for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: Tourism NI has appointed the successful Suppliers ranked 1 and 2 in respect of each Lot. The highest ranked supplier is the Most Economically Advantageous Tender MEAT and has been awarded the contract. The Supplier ranked 2 is required for capacity and contingency reasons, as mentioned within the Specification, withno guarantee of work. Options: There is one option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months Lot 3: Ad Hoc Corporate Events Tourism NI has a requirement to appoint Suppliers for three Lots to help deliver/manage events to help it achieve their key objectives: * Lot 1: Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme * Lot 2: Business Solutions Events * Lot 3: Ad Hoc Corporate Events The contract will run for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: Tourism NI has appointed the successful Suppliers ranked 1 and 2 in respect of each Lot. The highest ranked supplier is the Most Economically Advantageous Tender MEAT and has beenawarded the contract. The Supplier ranked 2 is required for capacity and contingency reasons, as mentioned within the Specification, withno guarantee of work. Options: There is one option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023262-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £659,200 | | Lots value | £659,200 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £659,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7ES | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EVENT-FUL CONSULTANCY; PLANND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79951000 - Seminar organisation services - 79952000 - Event services - 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023262-2024 - 15 May 2024 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015484-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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