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New Years Eve Parade 2025

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the "New Years Eve Parade 2025" aimed at engaging community groups to animate a vibrant celebration. This service-focused contract falls under the event services category and is located in Sunderland, within the region UKC23, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, allowing for a below-threshold approach. Key dates include the contract starting on 25th November 2025 and ending on 31st December 2025, with the award initially signed on 24th November 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event services industry, especially those skilled in community engagement and parade coordination. Firms with a track record of creating lively public events would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises, like the awarded supplier The Creative Seed CIC, should consider participating in similar tenders as they can offer innovative solutions on a competitive scale. Leveraging such opportunities can help businesses expand their portfolio within the public sector and potentially secure further government contracts.

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Notice Title

New Years Eve Parade 2025

Notice Description

New Years Eve Parade 2025 Sunderland City Council is looking to appoint an individual or organisation to engage with community groups to animate a vibrant parade celebrating New Years Eve

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eac1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077936-2025
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
£34,977 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 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

THE CREATIVE SEED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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