Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c93-8cae-7365-a4e3-f1811b162384/event-production-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Event production services [Knowledge Transfer Network Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/knowledge-transfer-network-limited) Estimated value £60,000 to £99,000 Published 4 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 1 Feb 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 Innovate UK KTN is seeking quotes to provide exhibition design, installation and management for a flagship event at NEC Birmingham on 30 March 2022. This event will include approx 15 individual events co-located, each with its own presentation room but all coming together in one central area (Hall 8) to provide a networking and showcasing opportunity. Hall 8 is a blank canvas so we require suppliers to fit out the space as detailed below. We expect 1,000-1,500 delegates. They will come to Hall 8 on arrival for registration and refreshments. They can look around the exhibition before hearing a welcome address on the main stage. Delegates will go to their allocated conference room and return to the Hall at lunchtime. Afternoon will be dedicated to networking, exhibition and pitches to investors on the main stage. Access to the Hall is available from 12.01am 29 March until 11.59pm 30 March. We would like exhibitors to set up afternoon/ early evening on 29 March. Delegates will arrive from 9am on 30 March and vacate by 5pm when break down can begin. - Registration Registration kiosks for 6-10 members of staff. Kiosks to accommodate badge printing equipment (to be supplied by Innovate UK KTN) - printers and i-Pads. Shelving underneath for storage of badge stock and router for the equipment. - Cloakroom Discreet cloakroom required near to the registration area. - Catering Trestle tables for the catering stations will be provided by the onsite catering team. Plans should include space for multiple catering stations around the Hall. - Networking Plans should include either one dedicated central networking zone or multiple zones throughout the Hall. This area will be used for both pre-booked 1:1 meetings, as well as informal meetings. To meet accessibility requirements, this space(s) should include some seating. - Exhibition Space needs to feature 8 exhibition zones, 7 of which will accommodate 10-15 exhibitors each provided with a simple counter and optional backdrop (branding optional). Lighting is not required however access to electricity may be needed. One of the exhibition zones is larger and will need to accommodate up to 30 exhibitors matching the spec above, plus an open floor area for larger scale demonstrators, e.g. vehicles. This area should be positioned with easy access to the vehicle access entrances to Hall 8. Each exhibition zone needs to be easily identified whether this be through different coloured carpet, floor stickers, colour coded stands, physical or digital signage etc. - Main stage The NEC AV partner will provide the staging and AV. Your proposal should include space and positioning of this only with sufficient space around the stage for standing with bench seating for those with accessibility needs. Apply with your company details, suitability and experience, how you would approach the job, floor plans and concepts and itemised costs against each main element. Max budget £99k inc VAT. Read full description ## CPV classification Event services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5feaf2b0-3f07-442b-8875-1368334900a6) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Knowledge Transfer Network Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/knowledge-transfer-network-limited) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)