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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Department for Culture, Media and Sport |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: |
| Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £250,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £300,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 22 May 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 16 April 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 2 November 2026 |
| Contract End Date: | 1 November 2030 |
| Contract Duration: | 4.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05eae2 |
| Notice Reference: | 028012-2026 |
All 4 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Event Management & Delivery Framework
Event Management & Delivery Framework 1 (EMF1)
Event Management & Delivery Framework 1 (EMF1)
Event Management & Delivery Framework 1 (EMF1)
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Awarded to (31 suppliers)
| Award decision date: | 3 September 2026 |
| Award status: | Active |
| Call-off method: | With mini-competition (call-off via competition) |
This notice invites suppliers to participate in a procurement by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to establish the Event Management Framework 1 (EMF1), which will support the delivery of government event requirements. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 under the Light Touch regime, enabling a proportionate and flexible procurement approach. 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 will be available for use by central government departments and arm’s-length bodies to procure event services in a consistent and structured manner. 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 and 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 – Government 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 specialist services focused on crowd management planning, crowd safety, and operational crowd security. Tenderers may submit bids for a maximum of two (2) Lots. Bids for Lot 5 may not be submitted in combination with Lot 1 or Lot 2. DCMS invites all interested suppliers to participate in this opportunity. The invitation to tender documents containing the full instructions for this opportunity are available on the Atamis e-sourcing portal, guidance for accessing this can be found within the submission details section of this notice.
End-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-profile national events.
Contract period: 2 November 2026 → 1 November 2030
Planning, design and delivery of structured indoor events.
Contract period: 2 November 2026 → 1 November 2030
Planning and delivery of government participation within externally delivered events.
Contract period: 2 November 2026 → 1 November 2030
Delivery of small-scale and/or short-duration events.
Contract period: 2 November 2026 → 1 November 2030
Provision of independent specialist assurance and scrutiny.
Contract period: 2 November 2026 → 1 November 2030
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Application Deadline
22 May 2026
Closed
Estimated Value
£250,000,000
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