Award

Party in the Park 2026 (Wokingham)

WOKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 09:37

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Town Council, operating under the sub-central government classification, has recently completed the procurement process for organising the "Party in the Park 2026" event. This open procedure, under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, was initiated to find a qualified organisation to manage all aspects of a summer concert event on Elms Field, Wokingham, scheduled for 6th June 2026. The tender, valued at approximately £92,880 including VAT, has been awarded to PRODUCTION LIVE LTD from Chipping Norton. The procurement method was open, and the process was in line with an open procedure, concluding its award stage with a standstill period ending on 6th November 2025. The contract has provisions for potential renewal up to 2028, with regular performance reviews to decide on such extensions.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the events management industry, particularly those specialising in comprehensive event services, including staging, lighting and sound, security, and marketing. Businesses with expertise in large outdoor festivals, capable of managing complex logistics and having the capacity to work closely with local authorities, would find this tender aligned with their growth aspirations. Sectors that provide ancillary services such as first aid, welfare provision, and marketing will find opportunities to contribute to a high-profile local event, thereby enhancing partnerships and expanding market presence. The contract's renewal potential up to 2028 further emphasises the opportunity for sustained business development and local economic contribution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Party in the Park 2026 (Wokingham)

Notice Description

Delivery of the town council's summer concert event - see details of contract opportunity for further details. Wokingham Town Council is seeking a suitably qualified organisation to organise the annual Party in the Park event. The event will be on Elms Field in Wokingham on Saturday 6th June 2026. Provision will include all aspects of the event. Including; staging, light and sound, power, security, first aid and welfare provision, performers, marketing etc. Further detail on the requirements can be found in the brief and other associated documentation. Total value (estimated) PS77,400 excluding VAT PS92,880 including VAT Above the relevant threshold

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/068791-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gemma Cumming
Contact Email
townclerk@wokingham-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1AS
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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