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T2730 - Development, Management and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2026

Belfast City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 08:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Apr 2026 at 08:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 14:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Development, Management and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2026' was conducted by Belfast City Council, located in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the industry category of cultural and event services with a focus on large-scale event management. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. The formal award was made on 11th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 12th May 2026 and conclude on 11th February 2027. This contract has the potential for renewal up to February 2028, subject to performance and funding availability. The procurement is complete, and the contract value was grossed at £360,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with experience in cultural and recreational services. The project requires collaboration with artists and community organisations, offering chances for businesses to innovate and co-design vibrant cultural experiences. Companies with strong marketing capabilities, safety management expertise, and connections within the Belfast cultural sector are well-suited to this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the contracted supplier MayWe Events Ltd, are encouraged to partake in such tenders, which can significantly enhance business prospects and industry visibility in cultural event management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T2730 - Development, Management and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2026

Notice Description

An experienced Contractor is required to develop, manage, and deliver Culture Night Belfast 2026. The key components of this tender will include: - Large-scale event management skills and curation of events. - Co-design of events with individual artists or contributors. - Knowledge of the cultural sector, including funded and non-funded organisations, freelance, artists, libraries and heritage, as well as strong existing relationships with the sector across the city. - Safety, accessibility and communication with key stakeholders and statutory agencies. - Marketing resources appropriate for an event of this scale.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If the Council renews the contract, the following optional service will be delivered: - Development, Management, and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2027.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Contract for up to a further 12 months. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06595f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042788-2026
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
Open 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

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MayWe Events Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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