Award

Provision of Event Management of VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Concession

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Sep 2023 at 09:22

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2023 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor to provide event management services for VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Concession. The contract is expected to run from 1st August 2023 to 9th January 2024, with potential extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 14th July 2023. The total contract value is £70,000. The main procurement category is services, and the buying organization is Blackpool Council located in England.

This tender for event management services offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in event services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. The nature of the contract involves supplying fairground rides, market stalls, food and beverage services, and essential infrastructure. Interested businesses should consider their ability to deliver high-quality event services within the specified contract period and the potential for contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Event Management of VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Concession

Notice Description

VisitBlackpool is looking for a suitable contractor procured under a concessionary contract to supply and manage key commercial aspects of the event. Notably any fairground rides/activities, market stalls, food and beverage offers (including alcohol) and all associated essential infrastructure. It is anticipated the contract will be from 1st August 2023 until 9th January 2024 with the option to extend for a further 1 year + 1 year + 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa2f4753-c671-47ec-8773-c7c47b7e3e5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f0b1a2-ff77-488b-892a-ee490c589858
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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 9 Jan 2024 1-6 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Manderson
Contact Email
sarah.manderson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478366

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 3AH
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIANGLE ATTRACTIONS

Further Information

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