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001905 - Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2025 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has organised the "001905 - Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event" aimed at delivering a one-day street festival entertainment at Spennymoor Town Centre marketplace. The event seeks to engage with the community, boost footfall in the High Street, and attract visits through enhanced communications and advertising. The contract, awarded to AH Events Group Limited, falls under the "Event services" industry category and will take place in North East England. The procurement process followed a single supplier negotiation method below the threshold, awarding the contract on 5th February 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in event services. Companies providing family-friendly and community engagement events are well-suited for such contracts. The procurement process shows a preference for involving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an accessible opportunity for similar-sized companies. This event, designed to be inclusive and free for all, anticipates increased participation, providing a platform to showcase expertise in event management and community outreach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001905 - 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. The event is inclusive for all people and is accessible for all so is also free to all.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf0782fb-aee9-4e49-82d3-4bbd87e21d54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fc321a-25d7-46d3-8b47-ed2f4c9f3475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Supplier Negotiation (Below Threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years 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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