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Co-Ordination Of Mayor's Carnival Parade and Mayor's Parade Workshop Programme 2026-2030

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 12:29

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 11:31

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process organised by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council involves the coordination of the Mayor's Carnival Parade and Workshop Programme for the period from 2026 to 2030. This public procurement falls under the category of event and artistic services, with a gross value of approximately £294,000. Located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, providing equitable access to potential suppliers. The process has advanced to the award stage, with key dates including a contract period starting on 3rd April 2026 and a standstill period ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in event coordination and artistic services to expand their portfolio and demonstrate capability in high-profile public events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged to compete, with considerations for quality and price impacting award decisions. The successful contractor will have the chance to solidify relationships with sub-central government entities through an extended four-year programme, fostering prospects for further collaboration in public sector projects. Businesses adept at delivering artistic and event services within regulatory frameworks will find this contract well-suited to their strengths and growth aspirations.

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Notice Title

Co-Ordination Of Mayor's Carnival Parade and Mayor's Parade Workshop Programme 2026-2030

Notice Description

This tender competition is for the Delivery of the Co-ordination of the Mayors Carnival Parade and Mayors Parade Workshop Programme on behalf of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. The contract will be for an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend the contract for 3 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 initial year with 3 further extension options of 12 months each

Planning Information

The Council conducted a PME exercise which consisted of a pre-market questionnaire. The questionnaire was advertised as an open opportunity on eTendersNI for a period of 3 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061423
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025737-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STREETWISE PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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