Tender

GB-Watford: Open Air Cinema for Summer Public Events

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2024 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of an open air cinema for summer public events. The contract covers two locations within the East of England region for a period of two weeks during the school summer holidays, with the option to extend up to four years. The tender, with a value of £500,000 GBP, follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure with a tender deadline of January 26, 2024. The contract period is set to start on July 31, 2024, and end on July 31, 2028.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in event services and cultural event organisation sectors, providing a chance to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality cinema experiences. Suitable companies should have experience in film licensing, event management, security, health and safety compliance, and public relations. Interested parties can engage with Watford Borough Council for detailed project requirements and collaboration possibilities to support successful delivery of the open air cinema.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Open Air Cinema for Summer Public Events

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified contractor to provide an open air cinema in two locations (either two parks or one park and the town centre event space) for an initial period of two years with an option to extend up to four years. The open air cinema will run for a period of two weeks over the school summer holidays (dates TBC) The successful Contractor will be required to; *Provide a a high quality cinema screen experience in two locations for a period of two weeks showing a variety of films; *Be responsible for film licensing through Filmbank *Incorporate screening the Paris Olympics into the film schedule (for 2024 only) *Provide site manager and adequate staff for the entirety of the event to help with public enquiries, cleaning and maintenance of site *Provide 24 hour security *Be responsible for dealing with all Health and Safety requirements, liaising with the relevant authorities where appropriate on behalf of Watford Borough Council within the annual cost. *To allow for meetings with interested parties and providing them with details of the project and the council's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926d9346-61a8-4c01-a438-d55331702e71
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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