Open Closing in a 3 months

Event Management & Delivery Framework 1 (EMF1)

Descriptions

This notice is to alert the market to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) intention to establish the Event Management Framework 1 (EMF1) to support the delivery of government event requirements. The EMF1 is intended to provide a flexible and accessible route to market for agency-led event services, reflecting the operating models of the UK events sector. The framework is expected to be available for use by central government departments and arm’s-length bodies to procure event services in a consistent and structured manner. The framework is being developed under the Light Touch Regime, enabling a proportionate and flexible procurement approach. It is anticipated that call-offs will primarily be conducted through mini-competitions, with provision for direct award where permitted. The proposed framework structure comprises the following lots: Lot 1 – National Public-Facing Events: end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-profile national events. Lot 2 – Medium to Large Indoor Events: planning, design and delivery of structured indoor events. Lot 3 – Presence at Third-Party Events: planning and delivery of government participation within externally delivered events. Lot 4 – Small Events: delivery of small-scale and/or short-duration events. Lot 5 – Event Assurance Services: provision of independent specialist assurance and scrutiny. DCMS invites all interested suppliers to start the necessary registrations in order to access this opportunity at a later stage. Please consult the recommended next steps in the Tender section below.

Timeline

Published Date :

14th Jan 2026 Yesterday

Deadline :

24th Apr 2026 in a 3 months

Contract Start :

30th Sep 2026

Contract End :

30th Sep 2030

Keywords

congress support

event production

event management

expo logistics

fair services

event staging

booth management

event logistics

event services

celebration management

exhibition design setup

public sector logistics

event coordination

exposition management

performing arts events

convention services

booth setup services

trade show services

exhibitor support

community culture events

art festival services

exhibition logistics

exhibition organisation

exhibition coordination

interagency coordination

civic support programs

institutional assistance

cultural exhibitions

cultural outreach events

trade fair planning

conference logistics

arts event planning

congress management

live event planning

cultural programming

conference events

corporate event coordination

cultural celebration management

state process facilitation

government infrastructure support

special event organisation

cultural event organisation

regulatory implementation support

fair and exhibition organisation

heritage festival coordination

government workflow services

administrative aid services

administrative resource provision

Tender Lot Details & Award Criteria

5 Tender Lots

Let’s Get you Started ✍

Get to see all tender details more briefly

Already have an account ?

Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

Assign to :

Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Framework

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk