Description
The Event Management Framework 2 (EMF2) 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. The framework will enable departments and arm’s-length bodies to procure specialist Tier 2 event goods and services in a consistent, structured, and efficient way.
EMF2 is being procured as an Open Framework structured into the following lots:
Lot 1 - Stewarding, Crowd Management & Event Operations
Covers stewarding, crowd control, and operational staffing required to support safe and effective event delivery.
Includes:
1A Stewarding Services
1B Event Operations Staffing
Lot 2 - Security, Accreditation & Screening Services
Covers event security support functions, including access control, screening, surveillance, and accreditation systems.
Includes:
2A Accreditation & Pass Systems
2B Screening & Search Services
2C CCTV & Surveillance
2D Messaging & Public Information Systems
Lot 3 - Temporary Structures & Event Infrastructure
Covers the supply, installation, maintenance, and dismantling of temporary structures and event infrastructure.
Includes:
3A Temporary Structures
3B Marquees & Temporary Buildings
3C Staging Solutions
3D Seating & Furniture Hire
Lot 4 - Audio Visual, Broadcast & Communications
Covers audiovisual production, broadcast capability, and communications infrastructure for live, hybrid, and virtual events, including installation and ongoing technical support.
Includes:
4A Video & Display Systems
4B Audio & PA Systems
4C Lighting Systems
4D Radio & Communications
4E WiFi & Connectivity
4F Signage and Events Marketing production
Lot 5 - Utilities, Power & Engineering Services
Covers essential utilities and engineering services required for event delivery.
Includes:
5A Temporary Power
5B Portable Water Services
5C Masts & Technical Rigging
Lot 6 - Sanitation, Waste & Environmental Services
Covers welfare, sanitation, and environmental management services for events.
Includes:
6A Toilets & Sanitation
6B Waste Removal & Recycling
Lot 7 - Medical, Safety & Fire Services
Covers medical provision, site safety, and fire prevention and response services.
Includes:
7A Medical Services
7B Site Safety Services
7C Fire Safety & Protection
Lot 8 - Accessibility & Inclusion Services
Covers services that ensure events are accessible and inclusive for all audiences.
Includes:
8A BSL & Accessibility Support
8B Inclusive Communications Services
EMF2 will operate through call-offs, which may take the form of:
Further Competition - the preferred route for larger or more complex procurements
Below Threshold Procurements - in accordance with PPN 005
Direct Award - where appropriate under the framework terms
The framework will consist of a framework agreement between DCMS and appointed suppliers, supported by standardised call-off templates used between suppliers and contracting authorities for individual event requirements.
EMF2 seeks to strengthen the UK events sector, support innovation, and improve access to government supply chains for suppliers, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and reliable event services.
For information on EMF1 please see the below notice:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077997-2025