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BT185 - West End LIVE 2025 Managing Agent

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has procured the services of Charcoal Blue International Limited to act as the managing agent for the prestigious West End LIVE 2025 event. This procurement falls under the 'Production management consultancy services' industry category, with additional classifications including event services and cultural event organisation services; all activities will be based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a contract period from 20th January 2025 to 19th January 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22nd November 2024 and the award date on 15th January 2025. This project was procured using a Restricted (Non-OJEU) method and has a total contract value of £98,400.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies proficient in large-scale event management, especially those specialising in cultural events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for opportunities like this, given the requirements and scale of the services needed. Participating in this high-profile event can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, providing visibility and future opportunities in public procurement and event management sectors.

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Notice Title

BT185 - West End LIVE 2025 Managing Agent

Notice Description

Westminster City Council has procured the services of a management agent to deliver its highly acclaimed West End LIVE event. The agent will work alongside the council's culture department to ensure that all facets of this complex, hugely popular event are delivered safely and successfully

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b05dfdf6-cc1c-4878-8b27-193024bb543b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50c560a-d375-4ba9-a5f1-f2ed9757ff8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted (Non-OJEU)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARCOAL BLUE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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