Tender

P420 - Festive Lighting and Christmas Trees

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 09:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "P420 - Festive Lighting and Christmas Trees" is being managed by Westminster City Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level located in London. This tender is focused on providing festive lighting and Christmas tree decorations for 12 sites across the borough during the Christmas and New Year celebrations of 2025. This open competition is categorised under the services industry, with relevant CPV codes including festival organisation services and Christmas tree lights. Key dates and deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 15th May 2025 and the tender period closure on 19th May 2025. The contract period is projected to commence on 26th May 2025 and end on 30th April 2026. The procurement method is below threshold open competition, allowing for electronic submission as per the submission terms stated.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event services sector, particularly those specialising in holiday decorations and lighting. The framework allows ward councillors to select customised festive solutions, opening doors for creative proposals from versatile suppliers. Companies capable of providing comprehensive decorative solutions and related technical services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which carries a gross estimated value of £72,000. The contract will be awarded based on a criteria weighted at 30% for technical capability and 70% for cost, making it an attractive prospect for cost-competitive businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P420 - Festive Lighting and Christmas Trees

Notice Description

As part of the Ward Budget Programme, the Governance and Councillor Liaison Team at Westminster City Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide Festive Lighting and Christmas Trees decorations to 12 sites across the borough during Christmas and New Year celebrations 2025. The contract being procured should provide a framework/menu of costs for ward councillors to pick and choose what festive decorations/trees they would like in their wards. For further details, please visit: https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/560616530196860B9D06

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017874-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

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

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

39298910 - Christmas tree

42131300 - Christmas trees and other assemblies of valves

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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