Tender

MBC000631 MBC Events Tea Support and Infrastructure Arrangements

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is inviting bids for its recently opened tender titled "MBC000631 MBC Events Tea Support and Infrastructure Arrangements". This tender offers services within the category of event services and aims to support a variety of events in Middlesbrough, including artisan markets and Christmas programmes. The procurement process currently sits at the tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd March 2026. It uses an open procurement method and targets businesses located in the UKC12 region. The contract period begins on 1st May 2026 and lasts until 30th April 2029, with possible extensions. The process is governed under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with skills in safety planning and infrastructure support for public events. SMEs and VCSEs are highly encouraged to apply, as the tender values quality at 70% and price at 30%, aligning well with businesses that focus on expertise and competitive pricing. The contract, worth up to £160,000, offers a stability and potential renewal options that can attract businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector events management. Any business capable of providing innovative solutions in the public events field may have an advantageous position in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

MBC000631 MBC Events Tea Support and Infrastructure Arrangements

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council (MBC) Events team is responsible for bringing a diverse range of events to Middlesbrough. They deliver a programme of events hosted by MBC, including Orange Pip Market - a popular series of artisan market, a Christmas programme - including a Christmas Lights Switch On and a parade and a Civics calendar. The team are also responsible for assuring third party events that wish to take place on MBC land and need to ensure competent safety plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066599
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021014-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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