Award

Provision of Christmas Market

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2019 at 10:15

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2019 at 12:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is seeking an operator for the Provision of the Newcastle Christmas Market, classified under event services. This contract, which has been awarded to James Mellors Ltd., spans five years with the potential for two 12-month extensions and is set to commence in November 2019. Key dates include the tender end date of 8 February 2019 and the contract start date of 24 April 2019, with the contract concluding on 31 December 2023. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold for public contracts, aimed at engaging a wide range of suppliers in this opportunity within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the event management sector, particularly those specialising in public events, market operation, or seasonal festivities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the encouragement of such organisations in the procurement process. With the potential for future extensions, businesses can explore long-term partnerships and growth within a community-focused event, enhancing both their portfolio and local engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Christmas Market

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council require an operator for the provision of the Newcastle Christmas Market. The contract is for 5 years with 2 options to extend for 12 months with the first Christmas Market to commence November 2019. This contract has been awarded to James Mellors Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5366ed3a-81c6-463b-9757-8dd1e3d72767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4108ca9d-5297-412c-b6eb-312a779ed4b7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES MELLOR'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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