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Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland - Illuminations, Ice Rink & Christmas Market

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 14:48

Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland - Illuminations, Ice Rink & Christmas Market" has been concluded by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. This procurement falls under the industry categories of Christmas tree lights, event services, recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and entertainment services. The project will be located within Bournemouth Town Centre, Lower Gardens, and Pier Approach, in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with Bournemouth Christmas Company Ltd as the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at £4,375,000, began on 15 January 2025 and is set to run for five years with an option for annual extension for an additional two years. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, which concluded with the tender period ending on 31 October 2024.

This procurement presents opportunities for significant business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in event management, festive lighting, and market services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in large-scale engagements and a capacity for service transparency and financial management are particularly well-suited to such contracts. The contract’s annual turnover potential of £825,000 and £200,000 from the Christmas Market & Ice Rink and illuminations respectively, offers a stable revenue stream and a platform for showcasing expertise in delivering iconic seasonal events. This opportunity highlights the demand for creative and financially shrewd businesses capable of enhancing festive experiences in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland - Illuminations, Ice Rink & Christmas Market

Notice Description

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) requires the services of a supplier to provide Christmas Illuminations, a Christmas Market and Ice Rink for the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland within Bournemouth Town Centre, Lower Gardens and Pier Approach.\\r\r \\r\r It is expected that the supplier will use revenue gained from both the Christmas Market and Ice Rink to arrange the lighting displays that are focused within the Lower Gardens and Pier Approach.\\r\r \\r\r The successful supplier will be required to work closely with the Council on this project ensuring transparency in accounts and working practices.\\r\r \\r\r The anticipated start date of the contract is 15th January 2025.The Contract will be for 5 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years (5+1+1).\\r\r \\r\r The estimated value of turnover to be generated from the Christmas Market and Ice Rink elements of this contract is PS825,000 per annum.\\r\r \\r\r Please note that this turnover value is an estimation only and the Council are unable to guarantee any value of turnover throughout the contract term.\\r\r \\r\r The estimated value of the Christmas Illuminations element of the contract will be PS200,000 per annum. It is expected that the supplier will use revenue gained from both the Christmas Market and Ice Rink for the costs associated with the Christmas Illuminations. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a98c50b-3e65-42e5-b6cc-6eef6a4a3940
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f70065-5962-4bbc-bf72-a3e984618c15
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

79952000 - Event services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,125,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01202128989

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTMAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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