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Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Ice Rink

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 09:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision, installation, and operation of a Christmas ice rink at Cathedral Gardens. As part of the city centre festive programme for 2025/2026, this contract has been awarded using a direct procurement method without competition, fitting under a concession special regime. Awarded on 15 July 2025 to TAMARISK EVENTS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, the contract spans from July 2025 to June 2026. The tender falls within the 'services' category, specifically targeting event and festival organisation services, and aligns with the public authority's sub-central government classification. The procurement process is geared towards the vibrant Manchester location, enhancing the festive cheer and attracting numerous visitors during the specified period.

This procurement offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the events and leisure sectors, particularly those specialising in large-scale festival organisation and management services. Companies that can provide innovative and engaging solutions for public events, ensuring excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction, are well-suited to such tenders. The contract also emphasises the importance of good management information, robust service delivery, and effective customer support, thereby providing growth potential for businesses that meet these criteria in the public procurement sector. By positioning themselves within such festive projects, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolios and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Ice Rink

Notice Description

The supply, installation and operation of ice rink at Cathedral Gardens which will form part of the city centre festive programme 25/26. This is a one-year contract to facilitate the provision of an ice rink which is a fundamental component of the festive programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040753-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£863,318 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAMARISK EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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