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Framework Agreements for Events Management and Related Services for the British High Commission (New Delhi) and British Deputy High Commissions across India Network

Awarded to AVP Entertainments, Buzz Exhibitions Private Limited, Eventkraft Marketing Solutions Private Limited +11 more

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office(buyer)

Published
Published 13 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 4 September 2025
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Overview

Framework agreements for events management and related services for the British High Commission in New Delhi and British Deputy High Commissions across India, covering events planning and delivery, audio-visual equipment, video production, photography, public relations, market research, and influencer marketing across four lots. The framework commenced on 1 September 2026 for an initial 36-month period with a potential extension of up to 24 months, awarded to 14 Indian-based service providers including AVP Entertainments, BUZZ EXHIBITIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, EVENTKRAFT MARKETING SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, and others, for a contract value of £3.5 million.

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Lots (5)

  • Events Planning, Management and Delivery, including Audio Visuals (AV) Equipment, Services Design & Integration and Print Production

    £875,000Won by Phase1 Events and Entertainment Private LimitedWon by Redefine Marcom Private LimitedWon by Pavilions and Interiors India Private LimitedWon by Seventy Seven Entertainment Private LimitedWon by Imprexive Marketing Solutions Private LimitedWon by Integrated Conference and Event ManagementWon by Eventkraft Marketing Solutions Private Limited

  • Video Production & Photography Services

    £875,000Won by Redefine Marcom Private LimitedWon by AVP EntertainmentsWon by Imprexive Marketing Solutions Private LimitedWon by Kestone Integrated Marketing ServicesWon by M Live Events and Promotions Private LimitedWon by Shobiz Experiential Communications Private LimitedWon by VVAC Business of Ideas Private Limited

  • Influencer Marketing

    £875,000Won by M Live Events and Promotions Private LimitedWon by The Brand Brewery Private LimitedWon by VVAC Business of Ideas Private Limited

  • Marketing Research & Public Relation

    £875,000Won by Buzz Exhibitions Private LimitedWon by Imprexive Marketing Solutions Private Limited

  • Catering Services

    £900,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,500,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 March 2025
Questions by
21 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Catering servicesMarket research servicesAdvertising and marketing servicesMarketing management consultancy servicesPublic relations servicesEvent servicesPhotographic services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,500,000
Award date
9 August 2026
Contract period
1 December 2025 → 30 November 2028
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
31 August 2031
Against estimate
22% below
Bids received
22
Winners
  • AVP Entertainments
  • Buzz Exhibitions Private Limited
  • Eventkraft Marketing Solutions Private Limited
  • Imprexive Marketing Solutions Private Limited
  • Integrated Conference and Event Management
  • Kestone Integrated Marketing Services
  • M Live Events and Promotions Private Limited
  • Pavilions and Interiors India Private Limited
  • Phase1 Events and Entertainment Private Limited
  • Redefine Marcom Private Limited
  • Seventy Seven Entertainment Private Limited
  • Shobiz Experiential Communications Private Limited
  • The Brand Brewery Private Limited
  • VVAC Business of Ideas Private Limited

This contract ends on 30 November 2028, or 31 August 2031 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

22

Open and restricted tenders in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 10% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Technical & Social Value70%
  • Commercial30%

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Market context

Typical award in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

£745,119

Median of 920 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 4.7× the median.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the last 12 months

259

contracts awarded, worth £479,036,713 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 September 2026

  2. Contract

    17 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    4 August 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    13 March 2025

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