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Big Beach 2018 and Big Screen 2018

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2018 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Big Beach 2018 and Big Screen 2018" was conducted by Watford Borough Council for the provision of cultural event organisation services in Watford, East of England, with a total value of £500,000. The tender, which was open, allowed bidders to propose solutions for either or both elements of the project. Key dates included a tender submission deadline of 29 January 2018, with the contract period spanning from 5 March 2018 to 4 March 2023. The procurement method used was the open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event organisation and entertainment sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those specialising in large-scale public events, audiovisual services, or cultural programming would be well-suited to participate in future tenders similar to this one conducted by Watford Borough Council, enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth in local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Big Beach 2018 and Big Screen 2018

Notice Description

The provision of a Big Beach and / or a Big Screen 2018 in Watford town centre. Bidders may bid for one or both elements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e674c39d-625a-43de-88fb-8452727da4e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1632cbf-2d17-4f12-9bd1-b41941ef74bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
howard.hughes@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441923278370

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A&K EVENTS

VORTEX EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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