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Darwen Live - Bar Services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for providing bar services at the Darwen Live Festival. This contract, classified under the "Beverage-serving services" category (CPV code 55400000), covers the festival dates of 24th and 25th May 2025, as well as May 2026, with the possibility of extending to 2027 and 2028. The contract, valued at £40,000, utilised an open procedure and was awarded to The Bridgewater on 14th February 2025. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 1st June 2026, addressing servicing needs within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management and beverage services. As the contract is valued at a substantial amount, businesses in the beverage industry with the capability to manage large crowds efficiently could greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders. The open procurement process facilitates accessibility for competitive businesses, while the focus on local suppliers supports regional economic growth and business expansion within the British market.

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Notice Title

Darwen Live - Bar Services

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a Contract for the Provision of Bar Services at the Darwen Live Festival on 24th and 25th May 2025 and May 2026. There will also be an option to extend for 2027 and 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaf4bbed-af8b-4780-9f12-e51744acc3bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff2cc7-faf2-4244-b833-5366aecc3cab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Aston
Contact Email
chris.aston@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRIDGEWATER

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