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title: "Production services for the LGA Annual Conference 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06615d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Production services for the LGA Annual Conference 2026

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06615d

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## Summary

The Local Government Association (LGA) is soliciting bids for production services during the LGA Annual Conference 2026, a leading event drawing significant attendance from political leaders and executives across UK councils. Situated at Bournemouth International Centre from 7th to 9th July, those interested need to complete setup from 5th to 6th July. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, adheres to UK public procurement guidelines under the legal basis 2023/54. The open competition has a deadline for submissions on 24th March 2026. Enquiries are accepted until 10th March 2026. This tender belongs to the "Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services" industry category, with a projected expenditure of £192,000 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale event production, particularly those possessing expertise in staging and audio-visual equipment. The contract, evaluated on criteria including price and quality, demands a proficient agency capable of managing complex logistics and high-profile attendees. Suitable candidates would include agencies experienced in similar conference setups, providing end-to-end production solutions along with dedicated personnel for onsite coordination and execution. Smaller agencies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts may find this tender particularly attractive, especially given its high visibility and potential networking prospects.

## Notice

The LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition is the flagship event for the Local Government Association attracting approximately 2500 attendees including political leaders and chief executives from local councils as well as stakeholders from the private and third sectors. The event will be taking place at the Bournemouth International Centre from 7-9 July with set up on 5-6 July. We are looking for a professional agency to deliver production services for the event including the provision of stage sets and audio visual kit for the auditorium and five breakout rooms as well as the crew required to set up / breakdown and run the equipment (full details included in the specification). We also require a production manager to oversee the production onsite and a professional show caller.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019131-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| 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

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019131-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019131-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12829
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12830
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12831
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12832
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12833
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12834
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12835
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12836

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=38ef86be-c9d8-46d5-a6be-fc93b5f144c1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.local.gov.uk

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