Events Management Framework
Estimated value
£200k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
15 Apr 2026
Description
The North East Combined Authority (North East CA) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a framework agreement for event management services. The framework will support North East CA and its partners in the planning, delivery and evaluation of key agreed events that showcase and promote regional initiatives to a range of audiences, including businesses, stakeholders and local communities. High-quality, well-targeted and professionally managed events are a key part of how the North East CA engages partners, communicates strategic priorities and demonstrates the impact of regional programmes. Please note the deadline for clarifications is 29th April.
Scope
- Reference
- OPEN2026405
- Total value
- £200,000 excluding VAT£240,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 May 2026 to 01 Jun 2028Possible extension to 01 Jun 2030
Contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a maximum of a further 2 years (12 months per potential extension so 2 + 1 + 1).
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 79340000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 80.00% |
| Price | — | price | 20.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 29 Apr 2026, 10:59 pm
- Submission deadline
- 07 May 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission address
- https://www.open-uk.org/ REF: OPEN2026405 ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure