Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c31-dc47-7272-899b-6835da6934e7/conference-director-14-18-now closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Conference Director: 14-18 NOW [Imperial War Museum Trading Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/imperial-war-museum-trading-company-limited) Estimated value £13,000 Published 16 May 2018 Deadline Closed 11 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Conference Director Brief We are seeking an experienced Conference Director to deliver the event in its entirety. The Conference Director should have the ability to: • ensure the securing of the venue and negotiating all related services/fee • work with the 14-18 NOW team to finalise the conference programme • interrogate content and prioritise preferred speakers • invite, secure and brief preferred speakers and any necessary back ups • commission all design needs with support of 14-18 NOW Director of Brand & Communications • build the guest list • prepare all print/digital materials eg conference programme; speaker biographies; venue information • commission any films/media and other collateral for use on the day/promotion • issue guest invitations and monitor rsvp's alongside 14-18 NOW's Events and External Relations Manager • co-ordinate all technical/catering/set up of venue • oversee the event on the day • undertake thank you and follow ups • debrief and evaluation ### NB This is an indicative list of responsibilities The Conference Director will be highly skilled in their field, with particular experience of: • successfully planning and delivering one or more conferences of scale • working with a range of different organisations and funders, preferably including those in the arts and heritage sectors • liaising with and briefing senior and high profile personnel • budget development and control • briefing and motivating delivery teams ### Practicalities The contract will run from 1st July 2018 to end of May 2019. There is a budget of no more than £13,000 (excluding VAT) for the Conference Director's fee. You will provide your own workspace and equipment, and 14-18 NOW will provide meeting rooms as required. If travel outside of London is required, expenses will be reimbursed in line with 14-18 NOW's standard policies. The Conference Director will be supported by 14-18 NOW's Events and External Relations Manager. Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous business and business-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f59850d1-1175-4b41-92a2-8793c9d5aa79) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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