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2526-0120 Events Crew Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has concluded its procurement process for the provision of Events Crew Services, with a contract awarded to BLACK BOX STAGE CREW LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category within the event industry, aimed at supporting live events and venue setups. The process was managed under limited competition, maintaining a below-threshold procurement method, and the contract, initiated as a tender, is active with a period starting on 3 February 2026, set to potentially extend up to 2 February 2030, contingent on performance. Situated in London, this procurement is indicative of opportunities within UK regions UKI43 and UKI31, with further details available at [Islington's website](https://www.islington.gov.uk).

For businesses specialising in event services, particularly SMEs, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth, capitalising on London's thriving events market. BLACK BOX STAGE CREW LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business suited to compete and succeed in such engagements. The contract is valued at £118,000, with gross potential up to £141,600, offering avenues for consistent business development through renewal options. Such tenders support agile businesses that can effectively deliver services capped by dynamic environments, enabling continuous expansion in partnership with public authorities.

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Notice Title

2526-0120 Events Crew Services

Notice Description

Events crew for live events and venue set ups.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025184-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK BOX STAGE CREW

Further Information

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