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Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield" has been completed, with Chesterfield Borough Council serving as the contracting authority. The tender, classified under the industry category of event services (CPV code 79952000), focuses on managing and entertaining the Christmas Lights Switch On Event in Chesterfield, England. The procurement method used was open procedure and fell below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 26th March 2025, and the award was confirmed to occur on 4th April 2025. The contract commenced on 3rd June 2025, with its services extending until 31st December 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £89,997.

This opportunity provides substantial prospects for businesses specialising in event management and entertainment services to expand their portfolio within Chesterfield and beyond. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly suited to benefit from such government contracts. The awarded entity, Grace & Tailor, exemplifies how smaller-scale firms can effectively compete and secure contracts that facilitate growth by engaging with local councils like Chesterfield Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield

Notice Description

Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event in Chesterfield. The service will include managing the event and providing entertainment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-180282ec-3764-473b-973d-de1d5730cd2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79462db0-7284-487e-8022-2c682d6fc5e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£89,997 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRACE & TAILOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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