Award

Christmas Market Design and Decoration

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 15:47

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 12:08

TenderUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 10:35

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, undertook an open procurement process for the service of designing and decorating the 2025 Newcastle Christmas Market. Categorised under event services, the contract was part of the public authority's open competition procurement method, ensuring a fair bidding process. Worth £39,500, with a gross value of £47,400, the contract has been awarded and is currently active. The contract period starts on 1st November 2025 and ends on 30th January 2026. The procurement was initiated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and the award was made to HLG Leisure & Events Ltd.

This tender opportunity attracts businesses involved in event services, particularly those experienced in aesthetic design and decoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on event management can benefit significantly by leveraging this platform to showcase their creative capabilities and gain recognition in the public sector. The open procurement method and below-threshold competition make it suitable for small to medium enterprises looking to enter or expand within the governmental contract space. The project not only provides financial opportunities but also the potential for long-term partnerships with local government entities. HLG Leisure & Events Ltd, an SME, exemplified this by securing the contract, highlighting the competitiveness of smaller firms in this arena.

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Notice Title

Christmas Market Design and Decoration

Notice Description

Provision of the aesthetic design and decoration of the 2025 Newcastle Christmas market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£39,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HLG LEISURE & EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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