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Events Support Services Framework

Liverpool City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 00:11.

Opportunity overview

Culture Liverpool delivers the Major Outdoor events and Cultural programme for Liverpool City Council will commence procurement processes for a Framework for infrastructure and suppliers for Culture Liverpool, in order to provisionally secure all of the key infrastructure required to deliver the Events programme, as identified in the planning stages.

Classification

  • CPV79952000 — Event services

Lots

  • Event Power Hire£2m
  • Event Traffic Management Stewarding Services£1.5m
  • Event Trackway Hire£2m
  • Event Marquee Hire£1m
  • Event Safety Management Services£2.5m
  • Event Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Hire£1.5m
  • Event Staging Hire£2m
  • Event Screen Hire£1m
  • Event Catering Services£1m
  • Event Pyrotechnics£2m
  • Event Crowd Barriers and Fencing Hire£2m
  • Event Production, Site and Support Services£2m
  • Event Medical Services£2m
  • Event Portable Cabin Hire£1.5m
  • Event Toilets Hire£1.5m
  • Event PA, AV and Lighting£2m
  • Event Traffic Management Infrastructure Services£1.5m
  • Event Security, Stewarding Services£3m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN791122
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
St Helens Council Sefton Council Knowsley Council Wirral Council Halton Council Liverpool City Council Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Description
Pricing for Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 13 will be requested at Framework level and used for any Direct Awards otherwise Further Competitions will be undertaken to determine the award of contracts.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Jan 2035, 23:59

Buyer Location Restrictions

Entry 1

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKD7

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
9 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
18 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
11 Jan 2027, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Amended link to opportunity
Id
078162-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Event Power Hire
Description
Provide, install, service and deliver/remove all generators and associated equipment.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Event Crowd Barriers and Fencing Hire
Description
Type and quantity of fencing and barriers
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Event Production, Site and Support Services
Description
Assisting in the management of event requirements in accordance with event operating plans and relevant legislation
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Event Medical Services
Description
Events medical provision required and hours
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Event Portable Cabin Hire
Description
Requirement for a wide range of portable cabins as part of their events programme
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,800,000
Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Event Toilets Hire
Description
Toilet accommodation to be fit for purpose for the event industry and in excellent condition,
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,800,000
Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Event PA, AV and Lighting
Description
Event PA, AV and Lighting (indoor and outdoor)
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Event Traffic Management Infrastructure Services
Description
Provision for major closures, supported by diversion routes
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,800,000
Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Event Security, Stewarding Services
Description
Static Security and Crowd management
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,600,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 10
Id
10
Title
Event Traffic Management Stewarding Services
Description
Traffic Management for all traffic management closures and points and for the internal event traffic management system
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,800,000
Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 11
Id
11
Title
Event Trackway Hire
Description
Provide, install, service and remove the temporary road services or part thereof. Required to provide trackway and an aluminium roll-out roadway and walkway system
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 12
Id
12
Title
Event Marquee Hire
Description
Provider must provide, install, service and remove the temporary marquee structures and supplementary services or part thereof
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 13
Id
13
Title
Event Safety Management Services
Description
Suppliers will be required to work to the identified event management and licensing processes for the City.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
2,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 14
Id
14
Title
Event Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Hire
Description
Provide, install, maintain, monitor and remove Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) measures for the Event to protect attendees, staff and infrastructure from hostile, errant or unauthorised vehicle access.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,800,000
Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 15
Id
15
Title
Event Staging Hire
Description
Stages will range in size and specification - a stage/structure specification will be drafted by the event management team depending on the scale of the event.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 16
Id
16
Title
Event Screen Hire
Description
Provide a complete event screen solution for the Event, including the supply, delivery, installation, operation, maintenance and removal of all screen equipment, temporary structures and associated infrastructure.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 17
Id
17
Title
Event Catering Services
Description
Provide dedicated catering services for event staff, contractors, production crews, volunteers, artists, security personnel and event management teams throughout the event build, live event and de-rig phases.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 18
Id
18
Title
Event Pyrotechnics
Description
Provide a complete pyrotechnics service for the Event, including the design, supply, transport, storage, installation, operation and removal of all pyrotechnic effects. The service shall deliver a safe, professional and visually impactful display, which may include fireworks, pyrotechnic and pyromusical performances across a range of event locations
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 10
Id
10
Related Lot
10

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 11
Id
11
Related Lot
11

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 12
Id
12
Related Lot
12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 13
Id
13
Related Lot
13

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 14
Id
14
Related Lot
14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 15
Id
15
Related Lot
15

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 16
Id
16
Related Lot
16

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 17
Id
17
Related Lot
17

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 18
Id
18
Related Lot
18

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
078162-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Aug 2026, 14:40
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Liverpool City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PRVY-7813-WLPG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRVY-7813-WLPG

Address

Street Address
Cunard Building
Locality
Liverpool
Postal Code
L3 1DS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD72

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Liverpool · UKD72 · L3 1DS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD7 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 074971-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 078162-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·