This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 15:46

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is engaging in the procurement process for the administration, provision and setting out of events equipment within the East Lothian geographical area. This tender, categorised under event services, is currently in the award stage following the completion of the open procedure. The procurement journey commenced with the invitation to tender on 21 January 2025, and progressed to the award period starting on 20 February 2025. The contract, which amounts to £500,000, was signed on 7 March 2025. The successful supplier is Myreton marquee hire, a local SME based in Haddington.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those adept at logistics and financial management concerning event equipment setup. The contract encompasses a wide range of community, Council, charitable, and private sector events, offering substantial exposure and business growth potential. Ideal candidates are those meeting stringent economic and technical selection criteria, with demonstrated experience in handling similar scaled contracts and strong environmental management measures. SMEs in the event sector could particularly leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain regional recognition by delivering high-quality service to East Lothian Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Administration, provision and setting out of events equipment (East Lothian Council)

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking a supplier to deliver the booking, administration and financial management of client contributions in regard to the provision and setting up of equipment required to stage a range of community, Council, charitable and private sector organised events and corporate functions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is seeking a supplier to deliver the booking, administration and financial management of client contributions in regard to the provision and setting up of equipment required to stage a range of community, Council, charitable and private sector organized events and corporate functions

Renewal: 1 +1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009050-2025
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/11/20230

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Myreton marquee hire

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