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QU523 - Christmas family event on Edgbaston Street (Birmingham City Centre) - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Mar 2022 at 01:08

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the organisation of a Christmas family event on Edgbaston Street in Birmingham city centre, titled "QU523 - Christmas family event on Edgbaston Street - AWARD". The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage. The event is scheduled to take place on the 11th and 18th of December 2021, aiming to enhance footfall in the local markets. The contract period runs from 19th October 2021 to 31st December 2021, with a total contract value of £14,500 funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the Welcome Back Fund to aid local recovery efforts. Quotations were due by noon on 8th October 2021, and all activities at the event are to be offered free of charge to visitors.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in event management and cultural activities, particularly those offering family-friendly entertainment and attractions. Local SMEs focused on cultural event organisation, festival coordination, and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the event's aim to showcase local traders and build community engagement, businesses that can provide innovative and festive experiences are encouraged to explore future tenders with Birmingham City Council and related funding initiatives.

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Notice Title

QU523 - Christmas family event on Edgbaston Street (Birmingham City Centre) - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier to organise a Christmas family event on Edgbaston Street in Birmingham city centre to drive footfall to the indoor and outdoor markets area. Event activity will take place on two separate days. Birmingham has been granted funding under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Welcome Back Fund to support the safe reopening of high streets and other commercial areas. A proportion of this funding is to develop events in a number of urban centre across the city in a covid safe manner which will drive footfall back to high streets and shopping areas. This contract is available for use for projects funded externally from the Council including Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and Welcome Back Fund which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth. Event to take place on two separate days, Saturday 11 December 2021 and Saturday 18 December 2021 on Edgbaston Street in Birmingham city centre from 11am to 4pm. The family event days will provide Christmas activities and attractions to Edgbaston Street which will in turn drive footfall to the markets area. The event will showcase the local businesses and traders and reinforce the message they are 'open and trading'. The event will have a Christmas theme and activity/entertainment which will create a festive and fun atmosphere in the markets area. Activity to include (but not limited to) the following: - Santa's grotto - Small children's ride - Reindeer within a viewing pen (if available and provider must hold Animal Exhibitors Licence) Please note all activity must be free of charge for visitors. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 8th October 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dde3d8d-94ad-4b9c-bbfe-af709666a877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07cd2c38-6f76-42aa-b24a-9d359742ae41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

92331000 - Fair and amusement park services

92331100 - Fair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARIES ENTERTAINMENT

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