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title: "Event Support Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d59"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Event Support Services Framework

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d59

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council, a public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Event Support Services Framework". This initiative is aimed at providing services for a variety of cultural and major events across Liverpool. The procurement covers services within the event industry category and is focused on the UKD72 region, with a contract period beginning on 2nd February 2026 and potentially extending until 2034. Currently in the planning phase, a virtual engagement event is scheduled for the 14th October 2025. Key deadlines include a submission due date for market engagement of 3rd October 2025 and a notice date set for 27th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly within the event services sector. The framework will allow suppliers to access a substantial budget, with the total framework value estimated at £32,000,000. It is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, enabling them to engage with and contribute to the vibrant cultural scene in Liverpool. The framework is designed to accommodate new suppliers over its lifespan, providing various entry points in years 3 and 5, and potentially opening yearly at the council's discretion. This flexibility allows businesses to plan strategically for entry and potentially benefit from the predictable demand for event-related services.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council have an extensive programme of events that the Culture & Major Events team have need a requirement to be able to access a range of quality events services. Some of these events are planned in and known in a timely manner, however, some maybe unplanned and therefore require a short timescale for a supplier to respond to and deliver. The objective is for LCC the ability to have access to a framework to be able to procure the services that each event unique requirements. LCC also want to allow suppliers the ability to onboard to this framework over the life of the agreement which can be up to a period of 8 years in total from the commencement of the framework. As a minimum suppliers have the ability to onboard in year 3 and year 5, although, LCC also want the ability to open the framework once a year solely at LCC's discretion.

### Planning Information

Submissions will be reviewed and used to develop the future procurement strategy.
The intention is to hold a virtual engagement event on the afternoon of the 14th October 2025; details to follow
Please submit your submission via pro contract using the following link, reference number is DN791122
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057790-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 14:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057790-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057790-2025
  18th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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