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Party in the Park 2026

Wokingham Town Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Oct 2025 at 09:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 09:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Town Council has completed the procurement process for the "Party in the Park 2026" event, a summer concert scheduled for 6th June 2026 at Elms Field, Wokingham. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on event and festival organisation. The process was conducted using an open procedure, indicating transparency and fairness. The contract was awarded on 30th January 2026, with the contract running from this date until 8th June 2026. Interested parties should note the possibility of renewal to cover events until 2028, offering extended collaboration opportunities, subject to successful evaluations of each event.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses involved in event management, particularly those specialising in large-scale public events, as it includes elements like staging, light and sound, power, security, and marketing. SMEs, as well as VCSEs, were particularly encouraged, reflecting the council's inclusive approach. Firms with a proven track record in organising similar events, an understanding of health and safety management, and the ability to work closely with public authorities and stakeholders stand a good chance of succeeding in similar future tenders. The procurement's open procedure suggests accessibility to a wider range of suppliers, fostering competitive business growth for enterprises aiming to enhance their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Party in the Park 2026

Notice Description

Provision of all aspects of a summer concert

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract length 1 year (2026) with potential to extend a further two years, to organise Party in the Park in 2027 and 2028. Extensions at the decision of the contracting organisation as soon as possible post the 2026 event and as per the conditions of extension with the contract. Example contract included in the documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008563-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£77,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£77,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
£226,314 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£75,438 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 8 Jun 2026 1-6 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
Wokingham Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1AS
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Wescott
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRODUCTION LIVE LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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