Award

Event Production Services

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2019 at 11:06

Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2018 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Plymouth City Council is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for Event Production Services, valued at £500,000. The contract is set to run for three years, commencing on 1st February 2019, with an option to extend for two additional years in yearly increments. The procurement involves multiple lots covering various events, including the Lord Mayors Festival and Plymouth Seafood Festival. Interested suppliers needed to submit their expressions of interest by 16th November 2018, and the tender period officially closed on 28th November 2018. The services sought fall within the recreational, cultural, and sporting industry category.

This tender represents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in event management and production. Businesses specialising in event logistics, production services, and those experienced in high-profile events may find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. The focus on a range of community and signature events also provides a platform for businesses to enhance their visibility and engage with diverse audiences in the South West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Production Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking to contract with a supplier to provide Event Production Services for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 years in yearly increments The Councils' highly experienced and qualified Events team deliver events ranging from very high profile 'signature' events as well as smaller family focussed events The procurement is split into the following lots Lot 1 Lord Mayors Festival, Bonfire Night, British Firework Championships and any similar future events Lot 2 Flavour Fest, Plymouth Seafood Festival, the Christmas Market and any similar future events Lot 3 Armed Forces Day, Christmas Light Switch on, Blues n' Jazz Festival and any similar future events Suppliers interested in this opportunity should visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. The expression of interest deadline is 23:59 on Friday 16th November

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80497a8b-a521-48ec-8d22-bd77b395375d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7ea8e3-5434-4265-9302-5e9302104b8c
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2019 - 13 Feb 2022 3-4 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JH AV

PL1 EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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