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Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show

Chorley Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 12:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded a procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show." The industry category is event services (CPV code 79952000), and the location is Astley Park in Chorley, UKD47 region. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, with the tender initiated on 13th January 2026 and key activities scheduled between July and August of each year from 2026 to 2028. The contract entails marquee hire for these annual events, with the setup required by 20th July 2026 and derig from 4th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in event services and marquee hire, to secure a multi-year contract valued at £169,691.11. The awarded supplier, FIELD AND LAWN LIMITED, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities—namely, those with experience and capability to deliver specific event services. This open competition approach allows for wide participation, thus providing potential growth avenues for businesses that can competitively meet the criteria of price, quality, and social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show

Notice Description

The Chorley Flower Show will take place between 31st July and 2nd August 2026 in Astley Park, Chorley. The marquees will need to be set up by Monday 20th July 2026 and derig can take place from Tuesday 4th August 2026. This contract will be expected to run for a term of 3 years and will cover the flower shows that takes place in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The contract will be reviewed annually, and should it be determined that the event is no longer viable before the end of the 3-year period the contract will be terminated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06048a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064676-2026
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
SME
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,691 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Chorley 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
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Field and Lawn

Further Information

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