Scope
Reference
project_12257
Description
A tender for event production services to contract a specialist events agency who is capable of delivering end to end strategy, development, production, management, delivery and evaluation of high profile events in the UK via all formats.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79952000 - Event services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 32344280 - Portable radios
- 34928200 - Fences
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 32322000 - Multimedia equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 48321100 - Computer-aided design (CAD) system
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 August 2025
Engagement process description
The FCDO is seeking the services of a specialist events agency who is capable of delivering end to end strategy, development, production, management, delivery and evaluation of high profile events in the UK via all formats.
The FCDO is conducting market engagement sessions with suppliers prior to the launch of the ITT to measure interest in the opportunity. We invite suppliers to register their interest by filling in the form linked below, and to indicate whether they would simply like to register their interest for this opportunity, or also attend the market engagement session(s).
Link to form: https://forms.office.com/e/SeDCmGgLL9
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: ruby.hudson@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government