Tender

PAN3204 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking proposals from qualified funfair operators for the operation of a funfair at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester, under the title "PAN3204 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester". This tender falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural and sporting services, specifically fair and amusement park services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required by 12:00 noon on 6 December 2024. The expected contract period will commence on 6 January 2025 and conclude on 10 January 2026, with a possibility of extension up to three additional years. The funfair will be a central feature of Leicester's school holiday periods, including special themed attractions during Christmas. Potential suppliers are invited to access further details and submit their proposals via the EastMidsTenders portal.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the recreational and amusement sectors to partner with a major city council and secure a prominent location in Leicester's city centre. The contract's potential extension up to the 2028/2029 Christmas season offers long-term benefits and the chance for repeat business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an attractive option for local operators looking to expand their footprint. Engaging in this procurement allows operators to enhance their visibility, increase revenue, and build a prestigious portfolio with Leicester City Council as a reputable client.

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Notice Title

PAN3204 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites proposals from suitably qualified Funfair operators for a funfair - at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester LE1 3PH for its Tourism; Culture & Inward Investment Team. Other city centre sites may be considered in future years and during the life of the contract. City Centre funfairs are one of the focal points of the school holiday periods in Leicester each year (the tender documentation provides the dates) with Christmas having special themed attractions. Site visit details are provided in the tender documentation. The proposed Contract will be for one year with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further three years to include 2028/2029 Christmas season. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 6 December 2024 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only, otherwise they will not be responded to. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b67de2-e0f0-49f5-ba86-79be15a747aa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92331000 - Fair and amusement park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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