Event Management & Delivery Framework 1 (EMF1)
Description
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 armโs-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 โ National and Public-Facing Events: end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-profile national events.
Lot 2 โ Medium to Large Indoor Events: planning, design and delivery of structured indoor events.
Lot 3 โ Government Presence at Third-Party Events: planning and delivery of government participation within externally delivered events.
Lot 4 โ Small Events: delivery of small-scale and/or short-duration events.
Lot 5 โ 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.
Planning, design and delivery of structured indoor events.
Planning and delivery of government participation within externally delivered events.
Delivery of small-scale and/or short-duration events.
Provision of independent specialist assurance and scrutiny.
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About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, security and defense and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Sports and Events. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 250.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before May 22, 2026.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.