Award

Makerfest

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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16 Aug 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has awarded a public procurement contract titled "Makerfest" under the industry category of Event Services (CPV 79952000). This initiative aims to deliver Makerfest activities in Crewe Town Centre, utilising pop-up spaces and empty shops. The project includes ten events, one of which is a major event in February 2025 expected to attract 5,000 attendees overall. The procurement process was in the Award stage as of 16 August 2024, with the contract starting on 5 August 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The contract holds a value of £89,511 GBP and was obtained through a competitive quotation procurement method under the limited procurement process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). "Makerfest" presents an excellent platform for event managers and service providers to showcase their expertise, handle large-scale events, and collaborate with a local government entity. The project’s scope includes multiple events across several months, allowing for sustained engagement and potential for ongoing business relationships and future contracts with Cheshire East Council.

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Notice Title

Makerfest

Notice Description

To deliver Makerfest activity in Crewe Town Centre in pop up spaces / empty shops. Includes delivery of 10 events - one being a major event in Feb 2025 - attracting 5000 people overall .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71e0c27a-2d51-4001-adc4-819b2d1ce61e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb8d653-ce9f-46d7-8f4b-b7c1cfe5131c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£89,511 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,511 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREWECREATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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