Planning

Festive Activation at Pier Head and St George's Plateau

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 15:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is currently in the planning phase for a festive activation project titled "Festive Activation at Pier Head and St George's Plateau." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services industry. The project is aimed at enhancing Liverpool’s Christmas offerings, with a focus on two key locations: Pier Head and St George's Plateau. The procurement has a gross value of £6,000,000 and a net value of £5,000,000. The planning stage involves an engagement event scheduled for 9th February 2026, and potential contractors should note that further notices are expected by 23rd February 2026. The project is located in the UKD72 region, with procurement set to begin on 1st May 2026 and continue until 30th April 2029, with potential renewals extending to 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in large-scale event management and festive activations. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, visitor-attracting experiences at renowned destinations will find this an attractive contract. The Council is open to appointing a single operator for each site or one versatile operator able to manage both sites collectively. The procurement is particularly suited for SMEs, emphasizing support for local businesses in strengthening Liverpool’s economy and bolstering its reputation as a top Christmas destination. Such opportunities may attract businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or deepen their involvement in cultural and community-focused projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Festive Activation at Pier Head and St George's Plateau

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is seeking to elevate its city-wide Christmas offer, strengthening Liverpool's position as one of the UK's leading festive destinations. Two landmark locations form the cornerstone of this ambition: * Pier Head - An internationally recognised waterfront space * St George's Plateau - An iconic and cultural focal point at a key city gateway LCC is now exploring opportunities to appoint a single operator for each site, or one experienced operator capable of managing both sites collectively, to deliver high-quality, destination-enhancing, festive activation. The Council's aim is to create welcoming, distinctive and memorable festive experiences that attract visitors, support the local economy, and reinforce Liverpool's status as a top Christmas destination.

Planning Information

There will be an engagement event being held on the 9th February 2026 from 12 noon to 1.30pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005449-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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