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# Event Services Framework at the National Portrait Gallery

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/event-services-framework-at-the-national-portrait-gallery-ocds-h6vhtk-06f8c8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** National Portrait Gallery: "Event Services Framework at the National Portrait Gallery". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £7,639,200. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [National Portrait Gallery](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-portrait-gallery-gov-pb179)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £7,639,200 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Audio-visual equipment, Catering services, Entertainment services, Event services, Floral-display services (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKI32
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/event-services-framework-at-the-national-portrait-gallery-ocds-h6vhtk-06f8c8#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06f8c8`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/event-services-framework-at-the-national-portrait-gallery-ocds-h6vhtk-06f8c8#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Ftenders%2FUK-title%2F4H73V6VGZ9)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/event-services-framework-at-the-national-portrait-gallery-ocds-h6vhtk-06f8c8#participate

## Description
The Gallery wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Event Services for events, which will be held at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) site(s). The Framework will consist of 5 lots, namely: Catering; Floristry; Production; Furniture; Entertainment
Note that the values for each Lot are estimates only and actuals may vary; these estimates include spend by external clients as well as Gallery spend. Inclusion on the Framework does not guarantee any minimum level of work either directly for the National Portrait Gallery or for clients who choose from the Approved Supplier List.
Inclusion on the Framework does not guarantee any minimum level of work either directly for the National Portrait Gallery or for clients who choose from the Approved Supplier List. 
This framework will be for a four year period, with one option to extend for a three month period.
The Gallery hosts approximately 150 'out of hours' events per year. This includes a number of internal events, corporate partner and sponsor bookings and private Venue Hires. Events range from internal private views, fundraising dinners, Director's receptions, supporters' events, and portrait unveilings to external Venue Hire receptions and dinners and the occasional product launch and fashion show. In addition to events in the Main Gallery, the Weston Wing provides a separate events offer in the new home for our Contemporary collection, offering a more intimate space for out of hours events.
The Approved Supplier List covers events for external clients including Corporate Members and Sponsors, Venue Hire Clients and Donors. This spend does form part of the estimated Framework value, though any contracts awarded by external clients will be agreed by them directly, and shall be invoiced directly to the external client. Inclusion on the Approved Supplier List does not guarantee any minimum level of work - the decision on any award of contract is down to the external client. Commission at the rate of 10% is payable by the Supplier to the National Portrait Gallery on any contracts awarded from the Approved Supplier List.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Catering
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55520000, 79952000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,720,000
- **Description:** Provision of event catering services for events hosted in gallery premises.
The Gallery hosts a huge variety of events ranging from receptions for hundreds of people hosted by global companies and parties for private individuals, to major exhibition ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2027 to 30/04/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Floristry
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77330000, 79952000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £508,000
- **Description:** Provision of floral displays and other floristry services for events hosted within gallery premises.
The Gallery hosts a huge variety of events ranging from receptions for hundreds of people hosted by global companies and parties for private individu...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2027 to 30/04/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Production
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32321200, 79952000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,240,000
- **Description:** Provision of event production services such as audio visual setup for events hosted in gallery premises.
The Gallery hosts a huge variety of events ranging from receptions for hundreds of people hosted by global companies and parties for private indi...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2027 to 30/04/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Furniture Hire
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39151000, 79952000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £63,200
- **Description:** Provision of event furniture hire for events hosted on gallery premises.
The Gallery hosts a huge variety of events ranging from receptions for hundreds of people hosted by global companies and parties for private individuals, to major exhibition ope...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2027 to 30/04/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Entertainment
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79952000, 92300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £108,000
- **Description:** Provision of entertainment services to events hosted on gallery premises.
The Gallery requires a range of entertainment options for private and corporate client events as well as to make use of for our own events. The Supplier must be able to respond...
- **Contract Period:** 30/04/2027 to 30/04/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F086713-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-14T13:35:47.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T22:14:17.597Z
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