Award

Event Management - LCC38401

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Nov 2024 at 16:04

Award Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2024 at 09:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for event management services to support the hosting of the Convention of the North 2025. The contract, valued at £100,000, has been awarded to Worldspan Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of event services (CPV:79952000) and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The key dates include the commencement of the contract on 1st October 2024, with a contract period ending on 30th April 2025. The tender process was formally concluded on 30th October 2024, with all relevant documents published on the Oracle Fusion Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in event management. The successful business will engage in activities such as the organisation and delivery of the Convention, revenue maximisation through sponsorship, and the preparation of progress and evaluation reports. Additionally, providing a carbon offset solution offers an avenue for innovative green solutions providers. Therefore, businesses with experience in comprehensive event management and sustainable practices are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Management - LCC38401

Notice Description

"This tender seeks applications for Event Management, which will support Lancashire County Council (The Authority) in hosting Convention of the North 2025 by shaping the approach and managing the delivery of the 2025 Convention. The aim of this tender is to procure a single Provider to work alongside The Authority to host Convention of the North 2025, including end-to-end organisation and delivery of the scheduled Convention of the North 2025 event; provide a closing evaluation report within an agreed timeframe; maximise the revenue potential from appropriate sponsorship for Convention of the North 2025; produce periodic progress reports for the Project Management Team within The Authority, and deliver an offset carbon solution to help cover the event's carbon footprint. The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract(s) with the successful Tenderer / Service Provider. The initial Contract period will be 7 months. The anticipated Commencement Date is 1st October 2024. All documents are available on the Oracle Fusion Portal, and all bids must be received through this Portal."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3c7edd8-9dbe-4ce7-8604-24feb14e6ab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2425dc38-ca7b-413b-bc4e-d1586270b09f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDSPAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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