Award

PB2023-01465 - Ghost Train Project

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2024 at 12:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Ghost Train Project" as part of the S&DR200 Festival in 2025. This procurement falls under the Entertainment services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with a direct award, with the final award status being active as of 28th June 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26th June 2024, and the contract running from 1st July 2024 to 1st November 2025. The project carries a value of £350,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in large scale outdoor entertainment projects, with particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the project has been directly awarded to Avanti Display Limited, other businesses can be inspired to pursue similar government contracts in the future, particularly those specialised in entertainment services or event organisation. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and present significant growth opportunities through collaboration with public sector bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2023-01465 - Ghost Train Project

Notice Description

The delivery of the large scale outdoor project for the S&DR200 Festival in 2025 known as 'Ghost Train'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99d52b43-d856-492b-98d8-46d2471fb026
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6896620-555f-484b-a2ec-bfb73fb00247
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 1 Nov 2025 1-2 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
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
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVANTI DISPLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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