The University of Southampton (NETSCC) manages the events management contract on behalf of the NIHR for the organisation of approved meetings and researcher training events. The events range in size and duration from small, one day meetings to large meetings and conferences spanning multiple days. Alongside those events initiated by the NIHR, there will be third party events where it is necessary to ensure that the NIHR has appropriate and consistent presence and appearance at an agreed programme of events. In 2016 this included, for example, NHS Expo, NHS R&D Forum, Patient Information Forum (NICE 2016) and NHS Confederation.

NETSCC is looking to commission several events annually alongside production of digital literature. The department is looking for a supplier that can demonstrate experience of working with a large and complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.