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Published 17 Mar 2023, 09:54 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Events and exhibition services framework

Official notice

Authority: Jisc (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement6 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,500,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 17 Apr 2023awarded 23 Jun 2023
Lots 6see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 3 Jul 2025 · extension options published · starts 4 Jul 2023

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework set out to cover a range of frequently required services such as the supply of exhibition stands to AV and streaming services. The framework set out to cover multiple events that happen each year, significantly reducing resources associated with procurement processes.

CPV: Event services · Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services · Fair and exhibition organisation services · Sound technician

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 27 suppliers · 6 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (0.2 per place) · 4 appointed
Framework period
2 yrs from 4 Jul 2023

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Shell scheme exhibitor standsCancelled 2 yrsPublished value£110,000

Lot 1 was intended to covered traditional exhibitor display structures. Additional information: The intention was to award this lot (Lot 1) to a minimum of 3 suppliers (maximum of 5).

Contract period: 4 Jul 2023 – 3 Jul 2025 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in total.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #2Complete exhibitor packagesCancelled 2 yrsPublished value£144,000

Lot 2 intended to cover complete exhibitor packages. Additional information: The intention was to award Lot 2 a minimum of 3 suppliers (maximum of 5) for the duration of the framework.

Contract period: 4 Jul 2023 – 3 Jul 2025 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in total.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #3Bespoke stands and bespoke space buildsAwarded 2 yrsPublished value£436,000

Lot 3 was intended to cover bespoke stands and bespoke space builds. Additional information: The intention was to award Lot 3 to a minimum of 3 suppliers (maximum of 5) for the duration of the framework.

Contract period: 4 Jul 2023 – 3 Jul 2025 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in total.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #4Audio visual (AV) equipment and associated servicesAwarded 2 yrsPublished value£400,000

Lot 4 was intended to cover audio visual (AV) equipment and associated services. Additional information: The intention was to award this lot (lot 4) to a single contractor.

Contract period: 4 Jul 2023 – 3 Jul 2025 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in total.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #5FurnitureCancelled 2 yrsPublished value£76,000

Lot 5 was intended to cover furniture hire. Additional information: The intention was to award this lot (lot 5) to a single contractor.

Contract period: 4 Jul 2023 – 3 Jul 2025 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in total.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #6Creative set design and buildCancelled 2 yrsPublished value£250,000

Lot 6 was intended to cover creative set design and build. Additional information: The intention was to award this lot to a minimum of three, maximum of five suppliers.

Contract period: 4 Jul 2023 – 3 Jul 2025 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Framework will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in total.Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Events and exhibition services framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 27 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Mar 2023, 09:54 GMT
Last source update
31 Aug 2023, 11:21 BST
Award evaluation window
17 Apr 2023 – …
Authority reference
Proc1794
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-025579
Classification (CPV)
Event servicesExhibition, fair and congress organisation servicesFair and exhibition organisation servicesSound technician
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ba Find a Tender

Publisher note: Lot 1 Shell Scheme and Lot 5 received no bids. Lot 2 Complete Exhibitor and Lot 6 Creative Set Design and Build did not receive enough bids to meet the requirement of having a minimum of 3 suppliers on each lot.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
17 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
17 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Apr 2023 → 31 Aug 2023 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    17 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    17 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Contract starts
    4 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    31 Aug 2023, 11:21 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 31 Aug 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    31 Aug 2023, 11:21 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    31 Aug 2023, 11:21 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 4admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 6busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 23 Jun 2023

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Bespoke Stands and bespoke space builds

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    £436,000
    Period
    … – 3 Jul 2025
    Status
    active
  • Audio Visual (AV) equipment and associated services

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    £400,000
    Period
    … – 3 Jul 2025
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
3 · Bespoke stands and bespoke space builds3bids———
4 · Audio visual (AV) equipment and associated services6bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Jisc

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawEducation 05747339 · 1149740 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, UK, BS1 6NBContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • ClinkClink LtdFramework contractor Unit 14 Montpelier Central, Station Road, Bristol, Bristol , UK, BS6 5EE
  • Exhibitions & Displays Direct LtdFramework contractor Boyces Building 40-42, Regent Street, Bristol, Bristol, UK, BS8 4HU
  • Nimlok LimitedFramework contractor Booth Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire , Wellingborough, UK, NN8 6NL
  • Sparq Live LimitedFramework contractor 5-6 Scala Court, Leathley Lane, Leeds , Leeds , UK, LS10 1JD

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria