Events tenders and contracts in the UK
There are 19 live events tenders in the UK right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers event management, conferences, exhibitions and festivals contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 19 live events tenders in the UK we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 2.3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 9 of 19 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live events tenders in the UK
- Delivery of the UK-Ireland Youth Forum 2027Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeLondon£84kCloses Today
- 2026-837 Gulfood design and stand build requirementsAGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARDWest Midlands£75kCloses 2 daysSME
- 003550 - Flagship Festival 2027Durham County CouncilNorth East£1.5mCloses 3 days
- Christmas Light Trail for Sir Harold Hillier GardensHampshire County CouncilSouth East£15mCloses 4 days
- Seafood Expo Global 2027 Stand Design and BuildScottish EnterpriseScotland£242kCloses 10 days
- Design and Installation of the East Midlands Pavilion at UKREiiF 2027East Midlands Combined County AuthorityEast Midlands£130kCloses 11 daysSME
- Evaluation Services: Events & Participation Programme (2026-2029)North East Combined AuthorityNorth East£90kCloses 11 daysSME
- UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival DevelopmentBirmingham City CouncilWest Midlands£320kCloses 11 days
- Theatre Event Management SoftwareSurrey Heath Borough CouncilSouth East£38kCloses 16 daysSME
- Temporary Exhibition Build - UniformNATIONAL ARMY MUSEUMLondon£75kCloses 16 daysSME
- T26-125CRO Informal Catering for Mayoral EventsDerry City and Strabane District CouncilNorthern IrelandNot statedCloses 18 days
- Four Lanterns Network Coordinator – Art Fund Going Places ProgrammeWrexham County Borough CouncilNorth West +3£60kCloses 18 daysSME
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- 3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services for: The Ocean (working title) Temporary Exhibition at Science Museum 2028 & Science and Industry Museum 2029Science Museum GroupLondon£108kCloses 20 days
- ID 6621980 - DAERA - Strategic Communications Branch - Exhibition Design, Production/Print and Custom Build for the NI Government Departments Exhibition at Balmoral Show May 2027Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsNorthern Ireland£360kCloses 21 daysSME
- T26-133BUS Print Branding and Exhibition ItemsDerry City and Strabane District CouncilNorthern IrelandNot statedCloses 25 days
- WIRELESS CONFERENCE AND HYBRID MEETING SYSTEMRyde Town CouncilSouth East£15kCloses 25 daysSME
- Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management ServicesGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth West£36250mCloses 43 days
- Bespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout servicesRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghScotlandNot statedCloses Not stated
- ROG First Light Exhibitions Scenic Engineering Model ContractorROG First Light Exhibitions Scenic Engineering Model ContractorLondon£135kCloses Not statedSME
03Who is buying
- Derry City and Strabane District Council 2 live tenders
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 1 live tender
- AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 1 live tender
- Durham County Council 1 live tender
- Hampshire County Council 1 live tender
04Events contracts: common questions
How many events tenders are live in the UK?
19 right now, from 18 public buyers, with 8 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in events contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win events contracts?
Often, yes. 9 of the 19 live tenders in the UK are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Other services
Read the selection criteria first: turnover, insurance and any required registrations decide whether your bid is even scored. Smaller lots and Contracts Finder notices are good places for SMEs to start.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.