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Temporary Offices and Storage

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by South Tyneside Borough Council, concerns the provision of "Temporary Offices and Storage," specifically portable accommodation, storage, and welfare units for large-scale events. This contract, classified under the services category and related to entertainment services, is located within the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which was initiated without competition below the threshold, resulted in a direct award to JOHN NIXON LIMITED after no bids were initially received when tendered on the framework. The award was confirmed on 12th March 2026, with the contract starting on 1st April 2026 and extending until 31st March 2029, potentially renewing for an additional year.

This tender presents ample business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the accommodation and storage sector, including those offering anti-vandal storage solutions for mass events. Large-scale businesses experienced in delivering portable event infrastructure will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, as demonstrated by JOHN NIXON LIMITED's successful bid. Such contracts can bolster a company's visibility in the public sector and offer sustained revenue through potential renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Offices and Storage

Notice Description

Portable Accommodation and Storage Provision of accommodation, storage and welfare units at mass events South Tyneside Council require suitable and adequate anti vandal storage and office units for use at the large-scale events. Had originally been out to Tender on Framework but no bids where received, direct award to current supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023012-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN NIXON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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