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COV - Ticketing, Box Office and Admission Control - Godiva Festival 2025

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for ticketing, box office, and admission control services for the 2025 Godiva Festival in Coventry. The procurement falls under the event services industry category and was conducted using a competitive quotation method for contracts below the threshold. The procurement stage was in the award phase, with the contract period starting on 28 February 2025 and ending on 31 December 2025. The total value of the contract is £60,248.21, and Citizen Ticket Ltd has been selected as the supplier. The festival will take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The key deadline for this tender was 12 February 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in ticketing and admissions systems. SMEs that operate in the event management sector can benefit significantly from providing comprehensive services for popular events like Godiva Festival, enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence. Businesses with a proven track record in handling large-scale public events would find this contract especially advantageous. Those looking to grow within the West Midlands region and build partnerships with local authorities such as Coventry City Council will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Ticketing, Box Office and Admission Control - Godiva Festival 2025

Notice Description

The Council seek an operator to supply advance ticketing, on-site box office and admission control systems for visitors to the 2025 Godiva Festival in Coventry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93350114-776b-46fd-96c0-d4d41d7448c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b648462e-f41f-4dfb-b93a-118ed8eb351b
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
£60,248 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,248 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZEN TICKET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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