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.
Procurement of a multi-lot Events Management Planning and Delivery Framework (EMF) that would service public events requirements (Major Events) for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) (Sporting Events, Ceremonials etc.), Other Government Departments (OGDs) (such as Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)) and Arm length Bodies (ALBs). This procurement will be conducted under the forthcoming regulations of the new Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) effective from October 2024.
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-69841
The Event Management Framework (EMF) is being developed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to provide a modern, flexible and accessible route to market for government event requirements. This framework has been designed to reflect how the UK events sector operates and to ensure departments and arm’s-length bodies can procure agency-led event services in a consistent and structured way.
This Framework is being procured under the Light Touch Regime, allowing for a more flexible and proportionate approach aligned to the structure of the UK events sector. The framework will operate through mini-competitions, with scope for direct award where appropriate.
Lot 1 - National Public-Facing Events
Covers end-to-end support for large-scale, high-profile national events.
Lot 2 - Medium to Large Indoor Events
Covers planning, design, and delivery of structured indoor events.
Lot 3 - Presence at Third-Party Events
Covers planning and delivery of government involvement within external events.
Lot 4 - Small Events
Covers delivery of small-scale or short-duration events.
Lot 5 - Event Assurance Services
Provides independent specialist expertise and scrutiny.
Our aim is to build a framework that strengthens the UK events industry, supports innovation, and makes it easier for suppliers to join government supply chains.
This pipeline links to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) which was published in August 2024 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026361-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1567
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-524498
DCMS requires a supplier to conduct the UK’s National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP). The NADP is an independent panel of legal and non-legal members established to determine anti-doping disputes in sport in the United Kingdom.
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-67602
In January 2024 the Department for Culture, Media and Sport published the following Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000712-2024 regarding a planned procurement exercise for the “Provision of a professional events and project management services in respect of a number of Royal Ceremonial events in London”.<br/><br/>Since publication of that PIN and following the subsequent market engagement, the Authority has continued to develop the commercial model and wishes to provide an update to the market via this new PIN. Tender documents are not available at this time and this updated PIN is for information purposes only.
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-109027
Provision of a professional events and project management services in respect of a number of Royal Ceremonial events in London, that are of national and international significance.
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-138941
DCMS is seeking to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for general event management services, including infrastructure and equipment (via hire), as well as any ancillary goods and services to run an event, including cost management and pre / post event assurance activities. The requirement will be to provide services and temporary equipment for individual events organised by the department, our Arms Length Bodies as well as other Government Departments.
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-192796
PLEASE NOTE, THIS PARTICULAR NOTICE RELATES TO A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY. A supplier is required to develop a new Sports Satellite Account (SSA) representing an economic value of sport measure for the UK. The SSA should have a broad coverage of sport, should allow for regional and by-sport disaggregation, and should be robust, feasible and replicable on an annual basis. Further information and documents can be accessed here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/V827Z326J5
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-214087
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is looking to procure a supplier to provide independent technical assurance to the multi-sport facility projects being funded through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities programme. The programme is being delivered in England through the Football Foundation, and by the Football Associations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
It is envisaged that an Open Tender will be published in mid-April.
Department for Culture, Media and SportLondonWAC-105330