Tender

FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF EVENT SERVICES INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND EVENT STEWARDING

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 13:08

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has initiated a tender process to establish a framework agreement for the supply of event services, including equipment and event stewarding. The tender, titled "Framework for the Supply of Event Services Including Equipment and Event Stewarding," falls under the services category and is located in South Shields, United Kingdom. The process, which is in the tender stage, involves multiple lots covering a range of services such as barriers, festival staging, and event stewarding, with a total estimated value of £984,000. Suppliers are invited to bid for the lots until 19th November 2025, and the framework agreement is set to be drawn down starting 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2029, with options to extend.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in event management services. With the option to bid for multiple lots, businesses can tailor their proposals to their expertise, increasing their chances of securing contracts within this framework. The procurement method is open, allowing for the selection of up to three top suppliers per lot based on quality and pricing criteria. This competitive process ensures that even smaller enterprises with niche services stand a chance of being selected, fostering a diverse and vibrant supplier base for South Tyneside's event programming needs.

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Notice Title

FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF EVENT SERVICES INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND EVENT STEWARDING

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council wish to establish a framework agreement for the supply of event services including equipment and event stewarding. The framework agreement will be divided into lots and approximate values of each Lot are provided below: - Lot 1 - Barriers - PS10,739 p.a. Lot 2 - Large Festival Stage - PS31,000 p.a. Lot 3 - Big Screens - PS15,900 p.a. Lot 4 - Temporary Toilets - PS37,800 p.a. Lot 5 - Temporary Offices and Storage - PS8,578 p.a. Lot 6 - PA Systems for Outdoor Events - PSPS39,240 p.a. Lot 7 - Lighting for Outdoor Events - PS7,128 p.a. Lot 8 - Marquees for Events Outdoor, Tables & Chairs - PS11,664 p.a. Lot 9 - Radio Systems - PS2,405 p.a. Lot 10 - Event Stewarding - PS30,672 p.a. Lot 11 - PA, Lighting & AV Provision Indoor Events - PS7,668 p.a. Lot 12 - Mobile Stage Package, Small Events - PS4,000 p.a. Suppliers can bid for one or all Lot(s) It is envisaged there will be a maximum of 3 suppliers for all Lots dependent on the number and quality bids received. The 3 highest scoring suppliers will be ranked on each Lot. Direct Award - for services of and identical or very similar nature to that already priced, it is intended that this work will be directly awarded to the first ranked supplier. In the event that they are unable to carry out the work it will be awarded to the 2nd ranked supplier, then 3rd ranked supplier. Further competition - for services where direct award is deemed not appropriate, e.g. it is not of similar nature to priced at set up of framework. Such competition will be subject to lowest price. The Framework Agreement will be drawn down by way of purchase order. The quantities and figures provided [in the invitation to tender], are estimates only and are not to be taken as actual or guaranteed quantities. The actual quantities of equipment or services required may vary, and no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the estimated figures.

Lot Information

BARRIERS

Provision of: * Barrier rail * Heras fencing (also known as GS7) * Pressure barriers (also known as crush barriers/ pit barriers)

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

LARGE FESTIVAL STAGE FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL EVENTS

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including stages, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event. Provision of Outdoor Festival Staging

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

BIG SCREENS

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including large outdoor screen, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

TEMPORARY TOILETS

Provision of chemical toilets for hire at mass events The equipment provided must meet relevant industry standards. Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995* suitable sanitary facilities will be made available and must be fit for purpose and accessible.

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

TEMPORARY OFFICES & STORAGE

Provision of accommodation, storage and welfare units at mass events South Tyneside Council require suitable and adequate anti vandal storage and office units for use at the large-scale events. The above DO NOT require furniture

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

PA SYSTEMS FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

Provision of PA systems for outdoor events South Tyneside Council require the provision of high-quality PA systems for use at outdoor events. The requirements will vary depending on the event and could be stand alone or built into a stage rigging system.

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

LIGHTING FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary lighting for use outdoor. To include stage and stand-alone effects. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

MARQUEES FOR EVENTS OUTDOOR, TABLES AND CHAIRS

Provision of Marquees for Events South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including marquees, tables and chairs for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event requirements

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

RADIO SYSTEMS

Two Way Radio Systems Provision of back to back radios for use at events South Tyneside Council require the day hire of a suitable radio system for a variety of events.

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

EVENT STEWARDING

South Tyneside Council deliver a wide programme of event activity throughout the year which requires stewarding support. The contractor appointed to deliver this support must be a Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved contractor. The roles along with the minimum level of qualifications required are:

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

PA, LIGHTING AND AV PROVISION FOR INDOOR EVENTS

Provision of PA, Lighting and Technical Equipment for Indoor Events South Tyneside Council require the provision of high-quality systems for use at indoor events such as the Staff Awards, Mayors Civic Ball and Civic Carol Concert The requirements may vary depending on the event and artist requirements.

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

MOBILE STAGE PACKAGE, SMALL EVENTS

Provision of Staging for Small Events South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including stages, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Renewal: 3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

Planning Information

The scope of the engagement will be to advise all service providers within the North East of the opportunity and to advise them to register on the NEPO OPEN e-procurement https://open-uk.org/ If you would like to submit a expression of interest please contact clare.mcloughlin@southtyneside.gov.uk Additionally all bidders must be registered on the Central Digital Platform: Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps (HTML) - GOV.UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067507-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£829,168 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£984,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare McLoughlin
Contact Email
clare.mcloughlin@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

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