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Dartford's Big Day Out 2025

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

25 Nov 2025 at 15:33

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:11

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Dartford's Big Day Out 2025" was managed by Dartford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority. The event was organised under a direct procurement method, specifically a "below threshold - without competition" process. The contract covered event services and was held at Central Park, Dartford, in the region of UKJ4, England. The contract commenced on 11th July 2025 and concluded on 31st July 2025. The total value of the contract was £49,200 with a net amount of £41,000, provided in GBP. Key stages included a contract termination notice published on 25th November 2025, following contract completion.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for businesses, especially those in the events services sector. Companies that specialise in organising large-scale public events, providing live entertainment, food stalls, and traditional fairground attractions would find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement process demonstrates a streamlined approach for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it accessible for entities with a focus on delivering comprehensive community events. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish strong working relationships with local governance, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Dartford's Big Day Out 2025

Notice Description

Dartford Borough Council's Big Day Out is a popular 2-day free family event which takes place over one weekend, Saturday & Sunday, in July each year. The event location is Central Park, Dartford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055748
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076963-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£41,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELEBTIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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