Award

Darwen Christmas Light Switch On

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Award

10 Jan 2023 at 11:55

Award Notice
Tender

01 Sep 2022 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, is seeking a professional events company to deliver Darwen Town Centre's Christmas light switch on event in Darwen Market Square. The procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The tender, titled "Darwen Christmas Light Switch On," has a total value of £50,000 and follows an open procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions is September 13, 2022, with the contract period running from October 6, 2022, to December 30, 2023.

This tender opportunity to organise the Christmas light switch on event offers an exciting chance for events management and marketing companies. Businesses experienced in event infrastructure, creativity, and promotion will find this tender suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this competitive process. The event will take place in Darwen, United Kingdom, providing a local business opportunity in the services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Darwen Christmas Light Switch On

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking for a professional, experienced and reliable events company to deliver Darwen Town Centre's Christmas light switch on event in Darwen Market Square. This will include all aspects of creative content, infrastructure, event management and promotion. We are seeking proposals for an exciting family friendly stage programme and are keen to encourage the use of sponsorship to reduce costs or add value to the event. The event will be marketed as part of the boroughs wider festive programme, but the proposal should include an event marketing plan that will be delivered for the event

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1fbc2f1-479e-44c4-8c1c-dbcac088a6f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4599230e-407b-48e5-a006-b3e941fa1ef0
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2022 - 29 Dec 2023 1-2 years
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CRAFTY VINTAGE

Further Information

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