Tender

PQ0609 - Frankfurt Christmas Market Advertising Screens

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 13:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the procurement stage for the provision of advertising screens at the Frankfurt Christmas Market, scheduled annually from 1st November to 24th December. The procurement process involves a concession contract expected to start in October 2025, with a potential term of up to 5 years, including extensions. Interested businesses must submit their completed quotation by noon on 19th September 2025 via the Council's e-tendering system. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on advertising services and display screens, with an open competition method below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and display screen technology to expand their offerings and secure a high-profile engagement. Companies adept in quality service provision and cost-effective solutions are particularly well-suited to compete, as the award criteria balance quality and concession fees at 40% and 60% respectively. The visibility and festive theme of the Frankfurt Christmas Market could enhance business prospects, giving successful bidders a platform to showcase their solutions in a vibrant, public environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0609 - Frankfurt Christmas Market Advertising Screens

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of advertising screens for the Frankfurt Christmas Market. Provision of advertising screens for the Frankfurt Christmas Market between 1st November and 24th December annually. The concession contract for the services will commence in October 2025 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on Friday 19th September 2025 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The concession contract for the services will commence in October 2025 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059095
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052508-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

30231300 - Display screens

32351200 - Screens

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,090,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,090,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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