Award

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Event Support Services

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2024 at 08:12

Tender

16 May 2024 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

Ards and North Down Borough Council recently awarded a contract for the provision of Event Support Services, including staging, equipment hire, sound engineers, lighting technicians, audio visual technicians, and stage crew. The procurement process, identified by OCID “ocds-h6vhtk-045a06”, was completed by 18th October 2024 and had an estimated annual contract value of £114,000. The procurement method was an open procedure under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The contract was awarded to ACK Productions Limited, based in Belfast, UK. The procurement stage now stands as completed, with an initial contract period of 2 years, extendable for up to three additional 12-month periods subject to performance reviews.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management and associated services such as equipment hire and technical production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those offering comprehensive event support services, could find this contract beneficial for their growth. The flexibility of the extension options adds long-term engagement opportunities for businesses looking to establish or solidify their presence within the regional event services market in the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in staging, sound, lighting, and audiovisual setups would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future, offering both immediate and extended business prospects.

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Notice Title

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Event Support Services

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of the following Event Support Services - Staging; Equipment Hire; Sound Engineer(s); Lighting Technician(s); Audio Visual Technicians; Stage Crew.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of the following Event Support Services - Staging; Equipment Hire; Sound Engineer(s); Lighting Technician(s); Audio Visual Technicians; Stage Crew. Additional information: The contract value is per year, and based on estimated annual cost.

Options: The initial contract period commenced on 18th October 2024, for a period of 2 years. There will be options to extend for a further 3 x 12month periods, to be reviewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and written agreement by both parties.

Renewal: It is anticipated the contract will commence on 15 October 2024 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extended the contract for a further 3x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034049-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

32342410 - Sound equipment

45237000 - Stage construction works

79952000 - Event services

92300000 - Entertainment services

92370000 - Sound technician

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Watton
Contact Email
procurement@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN09 Ards and North Down

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACK PRODUCTIONS

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