Tender

Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 11:55

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a contractor to organise and manage the annual Christmas Lights Switch On event in Chesterfield. This event, categorised under Event Services (CPV 79952000), includes street entertainment, fun fair rides, market stalls, and a stage show, culminating in the turning on of the Christmas lights. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure (below threshold) being used. The tender period concludes on 17 March 2025 at 12:00, and the contract period will run from 29 March 2025 until 31 December 2027. The event primarily takes place in the town centre of Chesterfield, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event management sector, especially those experienced with large public events. It is well-suited for SMEs and organisations in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their capabilities on a prominent public platform. Given the value of the contract, amounting to GBP 90,000, and the long-term nature of the engagement, participating businesses have the potential to significantly enhance their portfolio and gain visibility within the public sector. Businesses interested in growing their presence in event services are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield

Notice Description

Chesterfield Borough Council organises a programme of major events in the town centre throughout the year. The largest of these is the Christmas Lights Switch On which takes place annually in November. It comprises a range of street entertainment, fun fair rides, market stalls and street food culminating in a stage show, countdown and turning on of the lights. The Council requires a contractor to organise and manage this event. Please see advert link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30adad72-96e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e58286-6c09-418b-bc5b-7224b21999c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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