Event Services Partner - Request for Quote
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UK Sport is launching this exciting new event to drive performance benefits and visibility for sports that compete in the Paralympics, by bringing together a week-long festival of elite sporting competition and cultural experiences all in one location on Liverpool’s historic waterfront.
The event is to be held in Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, historic docks and Pier Head in May 2027, featuring an outstanding showcase of Paralympic sport 15 months ahead of the LA 2028 Paralympics. It will feature four sports competitions, a £1m accompanying arts and culture programme and a performance-supporting ‘Athletes’ and Artists’ Village’. The arts programme will be funded by Arts Council England and delivered by Culture Liverpool.
The event is being planned and delivered by UKEL; a new independent event hosting company, offering a full end-to-end solution for UK Sport by managing the funding, contracts, stakeholders, procurement and event director/programme management services for the event. Partners in the delivery of this event include Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Accommodation BID, Arts Council England, Paralympics GB and UK Sport.
Event Services Partner (ESP)
UKEL is seeking to appoint an Event Services Partner to deliver the core operational elements of the event, including coordination across all venues and sports. The ESP will play a crucial role in the delivery of this exciting and pioneering event.
Reporting to the Event Director, the Event Services Partner will need to deliver the following services including any required staffing:
· Overall project lead reporting to the Event Director
· Venue management & security
· Supplier liaison, overlay and fit-out
· Health & Safety*
· C3 Planning and delivery
· Sports Presentation & Look and Feel*
· Delivery of all infrastructure and equipment requirements for sports
· Medical and anti-doping coordination*
· Technology inc Timing & Scoring for sports
· Broadcast support
· Catering across all client groups
· Spectator experience infrastructure (working with spectator experience lead)
· Hospitality management
· Accreditation management
*supporting contractors to be appointed separately
Timeline
16 February 2026, RFQ issued
2 March 2026, deadline for Expressions of interest and to receive additional information
9 March 2026, deadline for submission of proposals.
Documentation
An additional information pack is available for companies by emailing johnmuddeman@ukel.co.uk
Accessibility
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