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Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a significant event services contract titled "Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event," aimed at boosting footfall and engaging the community at Spennymoor town Centre market place. The project, classified under the CPV category 79952000 for event services, is part of Durham County Council's long-term plan to enhance the appeal of local towns. The event is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract spanned from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a single supplier negotiation process under PCR2015. Key milestones included the tender period ending on 27th March 2025 and the award being made on 28th March 2025.

This procurement offers numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in local community events. The procurement approach shows a strategic emphasis on boosting local business participation, with the contracted supplier, AH Events Group Limited, being an SME. This project is attractive for businesses specialising in event management and local engagement activities, providing a platform for these businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event

Notice Description

Delivery of one day Street Festival Entertainment Provision at Spennymoor town Centre market place to be organised with the objective of providing a family fun event, boosting footfall in our High Street. Spennymoor Long Term Plan for Towns is an exciting new plan for the town. Durham County Council will be using this event to engage with the community attendees. This event needs to be impactful and create an attraction that would drive additional visits to the High Street areas which would not normally happen. Approximately 1000 people attended last year, with similar if not increased, numbers this year expected due to increased level of communications and advertising of the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3dbfa1c-730f-487e-9d76-5e3d0845cdf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d40054-7a9b-4747-9c83-b8a498b84e72
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 - Single Supplier Negotiation - PCR2015
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Embleton
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AH EVENTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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