Tender

009069 - Christmas Market Event Manager

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 09:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is seeking proposals for the role of Event Manager and Deputy for their annual Christmas Market, with a contract period from 13th November to 30th December 2025, excluding the main days of Christmas. This tender falls under services in urban planning, exhibition organisation, and building management, with opportunities in multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, inviting open competitions until the deadline on 21st July 2025. Interested parties must submit bids via the OPEN portal, ensuring compliance with submission terms outlined by the council.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, offering the possibility to operate in a visibly prominent public sphere and showcase expertise in orchestration and logistics. SMEs are considered suitable, creating accessible opportunities for smaller businesses with capabilities in urban planning or events. Those with experience in managing large-scale, multi-day events featuring complex schedules will be well-suited to apply, especially if they can demonstrate high-quality delivery, compliance and safety measures, and an understanding of social value impacts. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and gain exposure by managing a high-profile public event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

009069 - Christmas Market Event Manager

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking to procure the services of a qualified and experienced individual or company to provide the services of an Event Manager and Deputy for the Newcastle Christmas Market. This document outlines the main role, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position. The Event Manager and Deputy will be required from the 13th November until the 30th December 2025 (not required Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ba8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038454-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 1-6 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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