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New Years Eve Event Management 2025

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the event management of the New Year's Eve celebration in 2025. The council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is located at City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, UKC23. The tender, titled "New Years Eve Event Management 2025," falls under the services industry category, specifically event services, and utilised a limited procurement method with competition below the threshold. With the procurement stage in the 'award' and 'contract' phase, the contract was signed on 24th November 2025, to commence from 25th November 2025 and conclude by 31st December 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs specialising in event management and related infrastructure services. The contract, awarded to AH Events Group Limited, signifies a lucrative deal within the event services industry due to its comprehensive scope covering event management and health & safety support. Businesses with expertise in efficient event planning, logistical coordination, and safety management will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, providing a significant avenue for economic expansion and reputation building in the public sector.

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Notice Title

New Years Eve Event Management 2025

Notice Description

New Years Eve Event Management 2025 Sunderland City Council is looking to appoint an event company ("the External Provider") to provide event management, health & safety support, and all associated event infrastructure for the New Years Eve celebration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077247-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AH EVENTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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