Award

Delivery of a Relaxed Christmas Event 2025

ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 07:59

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 11:24

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question involves the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council as the buyer, and BNL Productions Ltd as the supplier. The contract, titled "Delivery of a Relaxed Christmas Event 2025," focuses on event management services to be held at the Bleary Business and Community Centre in Craigavon, UK, during December 2025. This open procurement method was conducted below the threshold using competitive bidding. Initially initiated as a tender, this procurement process has progressed to the award and contract stages as of mid-September 2025. The contract period spans from 16th September 2025 to 15th January 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £26,352. The industry category pertains to services, specifically event and festival organisation.

For businesses specialising in event management, this contract represents a significant opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Organisations that are adept at organising community-focused events, particularly those with experience in relaxed or inclusive festivities, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The nature of this procurement, which emphasises quality with a 90% weighting in the awarding criteria, suggests that businesses with strong portfolios and innovative approaches to event management stand to benefit the most. The non-restrictive open competition also implies accessibility for suitably experienced companies to engage with the council’s procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Delivery of a Relaxed Christmas Event 2025

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wishes to appoint a specialist company or social enterprise to deliver event management services for the 'Relaxed Christmas' event in Bleary Business and Community Centre, located at 1 Deans Road, Craigavon, throughout a period of time in December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057552-2025
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
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
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
£26,352 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£26,352 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 15 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
ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BNL PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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