Scope
Reference
DN791122
Description
Liverpool City Council have an extensive programme of events that the Culture & Major Events team have need a requirement to be able to access a range of quality events services. Some of these events are planned in and known in a timely manner, however, some maybe unplanned and therefore require a short timescale for a supplier to respond to and deliver.
The objective is for LCC the ability to have access to a framework to be able to procure the services that each event unique requirements. LCC also want to allow suppliers the ability to onboard to this framework over the life of the agreement which can be up to a period of 8 years in total from the commencement of the framework. As a minimum suppliers have the ability to onboard in year 3 and year 5, although, LCC also want the ability to open the framework once a year solely at LCC's discretion.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £25,600,000 excluding VAT
- £32,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 January 2031
- Possible extension to 1 January 2034
- 7 years, 11 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79952000 - Event services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 October 2025
Engagement process description
Submissions will be reviewed and used to develop the future procurement strategy.
The intention is to hold a virtual engagement event on the afternoon of the 14th October 2025; details to follow
Please submit your submission via pro contract using the following link, reference number is DN791122
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government