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Pontypridd's Big Weekend

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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16 Jun 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Pontypridd's Big Weekend" for event management services under UK legal basis 2023/54. The industry category is services, specifically event services. This process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition and was classified as a concession. The procurement stage reached the award and contract stages, with the award active as of 16th June 2025. The contract period spans from 2nd May 2025 to 5th September 2025, valued at £74,999.99, and performed within the UKL15 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and related services, particularly SMEs, as seen with the awarded supplier, ARENA PROJECTS SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT LTD. The procurement method allows businesses with niche expertise to leverage direct contracts with public authorities without competition, thus facilitating business growth in specialised sectors. Companies positioned to manage significant public events would find this type of procurement beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and securing further business with sub-central government entities in the UK.

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Notice Title

Pontypridd's Big Weekend

Notice Description

Event management of Pontypridd's Big Weekend summer 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054dbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032741-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£74,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Christian Hanagan
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARENA PROJECTS SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

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