Published date: 8 September 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 October 2021, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Event services - 79952000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£8,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP624550051

Published date

8 September 2021

Closing date

8 October 2021

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

4 March 2022

Contract end date

31 December 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Royal Parks ("TRP") is inviting suitably experienced Event Service Providers ("ESPs") to submit a tender proposal to deliver its flagship mass participation event the Royal Parks Half Marathon ("RPHM").

The ESP shall deliver five RPHM Events during the Term, with the first RPHM Event occurring in October of 2023 and the four remaining RPHM Events occurring annually each October thereafter. Each RPHM Event shall take place on the second Sunday in October annually.

TRP is seeking a leading mass participation ESP who brings knowledge, experience, and innovation from the sector. The ESP shall build on RPHM Event achievements, drive forward the sustainability vision for the event, and create demand for Places for the RPHM Event through ensuring that the runner experience is always at the forefront of improvements and innovations.

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About the buyer

Address

The Old Police House
Hyde Park
London
W2 2UH
UK

Telephone

+443000612000

Email

procurement@royalparks.org.uk