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T2692 Provision of Fairground Rides and Entertainment Packages for Council Evenits

Belfast City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 May 2026 at 14:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 14:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of fairground rides and entertainment packages for their council-managed public events, including the major event Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August 2026. The procurement process, under a competitive flexible procedure, involved a selective engagement method, focusing on parties operating in the cultural and entertainment services sector across Northern Ireland (UKN). The tender was divided into two lots: Lot 1 concerning children's fairground rides and Lot 2 encompassing entertainment activities like face painting and performer services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 15th May 2026, with contracts signed shortly thereafter, commencing on 1st June 2026 and spanning until 31st May 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total contract value was set at a gross amount of £456,000.

This procurement offers numerous opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in amusement park services, event organisation, and artistic entertainment services. With the procurement being structured as a competitive flexible procedure, SMEs with expertise in providing engaging family-centric entertainment and the capability to operate and manage event services can leverage this contract to expand their business portfolios, showcasing competence in delivering high-quality public entertainment services. Companies like G Force Amusements Ltd and Friendly Faces, both SMEs, have secured contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2, respectively, demonstrating that such business entities are well-suited to compete successfully in similar future tenders, broadening their market presence and operational scale within the public sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T2692 Provision of Fairground Rides and Entertainment Packages for Council Evenits

Notice Description

The Council requires the provision, delivery, installation, safe operation, supervision, and removal of fairground rides, inflatables, and family-focused entertainment activities for Council-managed public events across Belfast. Lot 1 includes children's fairground rides and inflatables, supplied with trained operators, full safety documentation (PIPA/ADIPS, BS EN 14960), generators, staffing, and transport. Lot 2 includes entertainment activities such as face painting, balloon modelling, arts and crafts, walkabout performers, interactive shows, sensory play, game stalls, and an onsite coordinator, with all materials, equipment, and staffing provided. Services must be delivered at multiple event locations and scaled to meet varying event requirements throughout the contract period.

Lot Information

Provision of Fairground Rides

Options: Sufficient flexibility will be included in the contract documents to cover all associated services and contingencies.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period.

Provision of Entrainment Packages

Options: Sufficient flexibility will be included in the contract documents to cover all associated services and contingencies.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92312000 - Artistic services

92312240 - Services provided by entertainers

92331000 - Fair and amusement park services

92331200 - Amusement park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

G Force Amusements Ltd

Friendly Faces

Further Information

Notice Documents

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