Notice Information
Notice Title
Event Marquees for Littlehampton Town Council 2026 - 2029
Notice Description
Littlehampton Town Council is looking for a contractor that will deliver high quality, professional services that meet the Council's vision to produce quality, safe events that enhance the profile of the Town and visitors. This contract will cover two core events in the annual calendar, as well as additional national celebrations, which may happen during the duration of the contract. Appendix A outlines the dates for 2026. Most events take place around the same date each year. The successful contractor will be expected to provide well-constructed marquees and suitable furniture, ensuring safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing setups across all events. This includes working within agreed budgets, responding promptly to operational issues, and collaborating with the Council to maintain the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and professionalism. Tender submissions must meet all the listed requirements in the invitation to tender and the full submission should be sent to the Town Clerk via email tenders@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk or posted to the Town Clerk, Event Support Tender, Littlehampton Town Council, Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5EW by the closing date of 3 March 2026. Additional pictures or information that might help the Council to reach a decision are welcomed as part of the tender. Any queries are welcome and should be sent to rmarshall@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-60b10698-830e-4f1c-a0d8-c6933dd08b8b
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cbb812e-2cfa-4e9c-9119-85edbffd6d16
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
51 - Installation services (except software)
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
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- CPV Codes
39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £42,500 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 3 Mar 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Mar 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LITTLEHAMPTON
- Postcode
- BN17 5EW
- Post Town
- Brighton
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Arun
- Electoral Ward
- River
- Westminster Constituency
- Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cbb812e-2cfa-4e9c-9119-85edbffd6d16
3rd March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a31ccf26-b87d-475e-9165-96c3e7863fc6
Question and Answer document -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f9e6432-b121-4757-9cce-b80a70bf7a89
Question and Answer document -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4490826-c0f5-49a0-8f07-04d142515b95
Question and answer document -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee1558bb-91cf-4573-bc96-03fbd7aa9620
Question and answer document
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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