Tender

Event Management Delivery

SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Spennymoor Town Council is inviting tenders for an Event Management Delivery service to manage and programme an annual community outdoor event in Spennymoor, Co Durham, UK. The tender process is currently active, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 14th February 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 28th February 2026. The tender falls under the recreational, cultural, and community services industry categories. It is an open competition procurement method for contracts below the threshold value, with a total project value estimated at £300,000 over three years. The tender process will consider both quality and cost, necessitating submissions via email.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and logistics, particularly those familiar with community-based projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a background in delivering high-quality services and possessing a robust network of suppliers and subcontractors for security, medical, and technical services are especially well-suited to compete. The contract spans from April 2026 to March 2029, with a potential two-year extension based on council agreement, offering businesses a long-term engagement to showcase their capabilities and sustain growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Management Delivery

Notice Description

The contracting of an Event Management company to deliver on the management, health, safety, security, infrastructure, logistics and co-programming of an annual community outdoor events programme in Spennymoor, Co Durham, UK. This programme has an annual budget of PS100,000 and it is proposed that the successful contractor will deliver over 3 years of event programmes from 2026 to 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: potential 2 year extension optional dependant on local authority budget and council agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061216
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008058-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Connell
Contact Email
events@spennymoor-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441388815276

Buyer Location

Locality
SPENNYMOOR
Postcode
DL16 6DG
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Spennymoor
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

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