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SOL - Major Events Fund (Superdome)

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2024 at 12:28

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30 Apr 2024 at 09:38

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02 Apr 2024 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has initiated a tender for the "SOL - Major Events Fund (Superdome)" aimed at supporting the organisation of an e-sports event in the West Midlands, leveraging the Commonwealth Games' legacy. The procurement, classified under 'Sports-event organisation services' (CPV code 92622000), involves a modification due to the insolvency of the initial supplier, Player 1 Events. The contract was subsequently awarded to Blast Esports Ltd under Regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations, with the change taking place on 23 October 2024. The procurement stage is currently in the amendment phase, focusing primarily on services with specific activities managed within the Solihull region (UKG32).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies engaged in sports event organisation and e-sports management. Firms with expertise in high-profile event planning, combined with a robust understanding of intellectual property rights associated with event branding, are well-suited for this contract. Given the central role of the Superdome event in the West Midlands region, companies can gain heightened exposure and boost their portfolio by providing exemplary services. The limited and negotiated procurement method reflects the need for specific expertise, ensuring that capable businesses with a specialised focus on sports and e-sports events can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Major Events Fund (Superdome)

Notice Description

To build upon the Commonwealth Games' legacy, SMBC is working with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to support with the organisation of the Superdome e-sports event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To build upon the Commonwealth Games' legacy, SMBC is working with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to support with the organisation of the Superdome e-sports event.

Procurement Information

SMBC undertook a negotiated procedure without prior publication to award the contract to Supernova Events & Esports Limited, Trading as Player1 Events. This procurement has been conducted pursuant to Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - Negotiated procedure without prior publication (2b): - where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:- (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights This is a named event that is to be funded through the West Midlands Combined Authority. Player 1 has exclusive rights in the UK for the name, logo, mark and all other such intellectual property rights associated with the 'Superdome' brand to be used for the Event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034295-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Supernova Events & Esports Limited

Further Information

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