This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 11:17

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council, located at 64 Victoria Street, London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "BT368 - Markets Events Equipment" contract. This procurement, listed under the services industry category, involved an open procurement method and was categorised as below threshold - open competition. Initially published in November 2025, the tender process sought a market/events operator to supply and manage equipment for a series of market events across 2026. LSD Promotions (Stall Hire) Ltd has been awarded this contract, which was activated on the 23rd of February 2026, with a provision to extend for an additional year. The contract's active period is from February 2026 to January 2027, with a possible extension until January 2028.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services and equipment provision, such as stall and exhibition equipment hire. Businesses adept in managing logistical aspects like setup and dismantling at market events are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities. Engagements of this nature can expand a business's portfolio, providing exposure through partnerships with prominent public entities like Westminster City Council. Moreover, firms that excel in technical services and competitive pricing strategies are likely to thrive, as the award criteria placed a strong emphasis on both technical performance and cost efficiency.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BT368 - Markets Events Equipment

Notice Description

We are looking to procure a market/events operator to provide equipment on hire for our calendar of market events next year. This is (provisionally) for a total of eight events across 2026, and will involve providing stalls (inc. gazebos, tables, covers, etc), lighting, generators (where required) and other necessary event equipment, including setup and dismantling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional Ad Hoc events Generator Hire

Renewal: This procurement exercise is initially for nine events across 2026, although the Council may, at its discretion, offer an extension of the contract for an additional year, covering market events for 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05daa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041471-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,896 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LSD PROMOTIONS (STALL HIRE

Further Information

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