Tender

Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Audio Hire 2026

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 14:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring audio services for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2026. This live music event is scheduled to take place in Tynemouth from 9th to 12th July 2026. The tender process, identified under the code OPEN20251715, is an open competition for services under the exhibition, fair, and congress organisation category, with the procurement method being below threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 17th October 2025, with electronic submissions allowed. Queries regarding the tender can be made until 15th October 2025. The contracting process falls under the jurisdiction of the UK Public Authority - sub-central government, located in North Tyneside, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audio services and event production to expand their portfolio and increase visibility. With a total value of GBP 26,400, businesses focusing on quality service delivery and competitive pricing would be well-suited to compete due to the 60% quality and 30% price weightings in the award criteria. The procurement encourages the participation of SMEs and VCSEs, particularly benefiting enterprises within the region designated by the UK Country Gazetteer. Companies looking to establish or enhance their services in high-profile public events can leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth. Successful execution could lead to further contracts and an enhanced reputation within the public sector tendering ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Audio Hire 2026

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council require audio services for the Mouth of Tyne Festival 2026. The Mouth of the Tyne Festival, an annual live music event, is taking place on Thursday 9th July, Friday 10th July, Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July 2026 in Tynemouth, near Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful Contractor will be required to deliver audio services for this event in accordance with the specification attached at Tynemouth Priory and Castle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a71c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061836-2025
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
SME
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
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bailey Spray
Contact Email
bailey.spray@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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