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Tender: Event Services Framework for National Portrait Gallery – Catering, Floristry, Production, Furniture, Entertainment

Released about 2 months ago

Closed15 Oct 2026

Est. valueEstimate£200K to £1.9M

LocationLondon

AgencyNational Portrait Gallery

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryArts & Culture

Submissions closedClosed Thu, 15 Oct 2026

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The National Portrait Gallery is seeking suppliers to join a four-year Event Services Framework (with a single three-month extension option) to provide Catering, Floristry, Production, Furniture and Entertainment for events held at the National Portrait Gallery sites, including the Weston Wing. The framework covers provision for approximately 150 out-of-hours events per year such as private views, fundraising dinners, Director's receptions, supporters' events, portrait unveilings, external venue hire receptions and dinners, and occasional product launches and fashion shows. The framework is divided into five lots and estimated lot values include spend by external clients as well as Gallery spend; inclusion on the Approved Supplier List does not guarantee any minimum level of work and external clients award and invoice any contracts they agree directly. Suppliers must pay a 10% commission to the National Portrait Gallery on contracts awarded via the Approved Supplier List.

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Typical £200K to £1.9M

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