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Equipment for directly elected Mayor Refurendum

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was conducted by Plymouth City Council for a project titled "Equipment for Directly Elected Mayor Referendum". This falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to event services (CPV code: 79952000) and took place in the region of UKK41, Plymouth, United Kingdom. The procurement process for this project has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 25th June 2025 and active from 30th June to 18th July 2025. The procurement method was "Below threshold - unknown", and the total contract value is £46,458. Key dates to note include the contract's completion date on 18th July 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. With Plymouth City Council as the buyer, businesses can forge strong relationships with local governmental bodies. This tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event services industry, such as companies akin to the awarded supplier, PL1 Events. Their involvement in this project represents an opportunity to gain experience and recognition in handling large-scale and politically significant events such as electoral referendums. By showcasing expertise in delivering quality services, businesses can enhance their credibility and position themselves for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

Equipment for directly elected Mayor Refurendum

Notice Description

Polling station delivery and equipment set up for directly elected Mayor Referendum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041424-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£46,458 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PL1 EVENTS

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