---
title: "Specialist Event Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2025-01-17"
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# Specialist Event Management

Buyer: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f7

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## Summary

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is inviting tenders for the management and coordination of the SkillBuild event, the UK's largest multi-trade competition for construction trainees and apprentices. The contract involves the provision of specialist event management services, including building bespoke structures necessary for the National Finals of SkillBuild. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a CPV classification of 79952000 (Event services). The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a tender period ending on 20 February 2025 and an invitation for the second stage on 14 March 2025. The location of the services to be provided is the United Kingdom, and the contract is valued at GBP 750,000. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the event management sector, particularly those skilled in managing large-scale and complex events. Companies experienced in providing bespoke event structures and coordinating multi-faceted event requirements will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract duration is three years with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions, offering long-term collaboration and growth potential. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority considers this contract may be suitable for such enterprises, potentially providing significant business growth opportunities for smaller firms.

## Notice

SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees/apprentices and delivered through National Regional Qualifiers and a National Final. These events requires a specialist Events Management company, as an essential, to manage and co-ordinate all the various requirements for SkillBuild to be a success, in particular building all the bespoke structures necessary for the National Finals

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees/apprentices and delivered through National Regional Qualifiers and a National Final. A Specialist Events Management company is essential to manage and co-ordinate all the various requirements for SkillBuild to be a success, in particular building all the bespoke structures necessary for the National Finals

Renewal: 3 years plus 2x 12month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001615-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE31 6RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Bircham with Rudhams |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001615-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.citb.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XG5U9E8658
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Event-services./XG5U9E8658

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