The Event Management Framework (EMF) 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. This framework has been designed to reflect how the UK events sector operates and to ensure departments and arm’s-length bodies can procure agency-led event services in a consistent and structured way.
This Framework is being procured under the Light Touch Regime, allowing for a more flexible and proportionate approach aligned to the structure of the UK events sector. The framework will operate through mini-competitions, with scope for direct award where appropriate.
Lot 1 – National Public-Facing Events
Covers end-to-end support for large-scale, high-profile national events.
Lot 2 – Medium to Large Indoor Events
Covers planning, design, and delivery of structured indoor events.
Lot 3 – Presence at Third-Party Events
Covers planning and delivery of government involvement within external events.
Lot 4 – Small Events
Covers delivery of small-scale or short-duration events.
Lot 5 – Event Assurance Services
Provides independent specialist expertise and scrutiny.
Our aim is to build a framework that strengthens the UK events industry, supports innovation, and makes it easier for suppliers to join government supply chains.
This pipeline links to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) which was published in August 2024 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026361-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1567