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Hire of Vue Leeds in The Light 2025

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hire of Vue Leeds in The Light 2025" involved Leeds City Council as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the services category, specifically for projection screens, and pertains to the location of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract being awarded on 11th August 2025. The tender period ended on 31st July 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 16th November 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, simplifying the engagement between the parties involved.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in the provision and management of audio-visual equipment and services, given the nature of the contract for the Leeds International Film Festival. With Vue Entertainment Limited already engaged as the supplier, the project showcases how businesses in this industry can secure substantial contracts with public authorities, potentially leading to more collaborations on cultural and entertainment events. Although unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to the tender's structure, it reflects the potential for larger firms to expand their portfolios in similar public-sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of Vue Leeds in The Light 2025

Notice Description

Hire of two screens at Vue Leeds in The Light for the 39th Leeds International Film Festival, from 30 October to 16 November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d297484-9260-4e7b-bc5b-261a0407aa2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872c70ef-c2b8-45f9-8cff-a562fe4ef86a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38653400 - Projection screens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 1-6 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VUE ENTERTAINMENT

Further Information

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