Tender

Love Your Town 2026 (UKSPF)

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is currently accepting tenders from experienced event organisers to manage and deliver three daytime events across the town centres of Grimsby, Cleethorpes, and Immingham, with the theme 'Love Your Town'. This initiative, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), focuses on enhancing community pride and supporting local businesses and skills through cultural and recreational activities. The procurement process is in the tender stage and utilises an open procurement procedure. Submissions must be received by 10:00 a.m. on 10th November 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 17th November 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026. The events are scheduled for February 2026, with services classified under event, cultural event organisation, and artistic services.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, recreational, and cultural services, offering exposure and growth potential in the public sector. Organisations with capabilities in artistic collaboration and event planning within town centres will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise. SMEs are encouraged to apply, aligning with the fund's focus on fostering local business engagement and development. With a detailed focus on community and cultural enhancement, participating businesses can leverage this platform to showcase their innovative event management solutions and strengthen their presence within the local community framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Love Your Town 2026 (UKSPF)

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) is seeking tender submissions from suitably experienced, skilled and qualified event organisers to co-ordinate, plan, manage and deliver three daytime events for Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham town centres with the theme being 'Love Your Town'. The dates for these events are to be held during February 2026. Funded by UKSPF, the fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, people and skills.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6df07be-f5f3-4783-a46c-1f353b724e0f
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson1@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01472325722

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

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