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Gazebo and Picnic Table Hire for Durham County Council Events

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2025 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract to GFH Events Ltd for the hire of gazebos and picnic tables for various food festivals in the region. This contract, classified under the industry category of event services (CPV 79952000), is set to begin on 1st March 2025 and will run until 28th February 2026, with potential for three additional 12-month extensions subject to event funding and requirements. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure, with the selection stage concluding by 5th December 2024. The total value of the contract is £90,000. Relevant locations for delivery include various sites within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in event setup and equipment hire, particularly those capable of supplying, delivering, building, and dismantling up to 70 gazebos and around 45 picnic tables per event. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit from this contract, as the suitability criteria favour such entities. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolio within the public sector event services industry and build relationships with a major local council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gazebo and Picnic Table Hire for Durham County Council Events

Notice Description

This contract is for Gazebo and Picnic Table Hire for Durham County Council Food Festivals. The primary objective of the contract is to source a supplier of gazebos and picnic tables for our food festivals. The equivalent of up to 70 3m x 3m gazebos is required for each food festival, using mainly 6m x 3m and some 3m x 3m structures and around 45 picnic tables per festival. This contact includes supply, delivery, build and derig to the agreed layout and at the agreed time. The Contract start date is 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026, with 3 x 12 month extension opportunities, subject to event funding and requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00866de2-0ef2-4888-a799-95d95a3d4f72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1bbea12-b4c3-4987-bfdb-19f368d53361
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Embleton
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GFH EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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