Women's Rugby World Cup Fan Village

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for organising the Women's Rugby World Cup Fan Village has been led by Sunderland City Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. The contract has been awarded to AH Events Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Consett, County Durham. The procurement used a limited competition method since it falls below the threshold, focusing on securing services within the events industry. The contract, valued at £90,000, covers event management, health and safety support, and all necessary infrastructure. The Fan Village will operate over a weekend, from 21st August to 23rd August 2025, enhancing the experience for Rugby enthusiasts. The award stage of this procurement is complete, with contracts expected to be signed by 31st July 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and related services such as sound, lighting, and infrastructure support. Catering to a prominent sporting event, it allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in high-visibility environments, potentially leading to further contracts within the sports and events sectors. SMEs in particular may find such opportunities lucrative given the focus on delivering comprehensive event solutions that include not just management, but also the provision of essential services like first aid and power, contributing to business growth and reputation enhancement in a competitive industry.

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Women's Rugby World Cup Fan Village

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th June 2025 16:07:36 PM
Contract Summary

Provide event management, health & safety support, and all associated event infrastructure for the Women's Rugby World Cup Fan Village. The fan zone will operate on the Thursday evening from 4pm to 11pm, Saturday 8am to 12 midnight and Saturday 9am to 5pm, with the necessary build time outside of these hours. The External Provider will be responsible for managing and overseeing the implementation, and safe and successful running of the schedule of events, the External Provider shall secure the following: • Staging • Fencing • Lighting • Toilets • Sound • First aid • Power • Event Management
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Limited Competition

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

City Hall, Plater Way,

Sunderland

SR1 3AA

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

AH EVENTS GROUP LIMITED

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Women's Rugby World Cup Fan Village

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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