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PR342025 Exeter Corn Exchange Events Technicians

Exeter City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 16:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of events technicians for the Exeter Corn Exchange and various other venues across the city. The procurement process, conducted using the open procedure, falls under the "services" industry category and specifically targets entertainment services. The award, amounting to £190,000, was made on 30th June 2026 to SHOWBITZ LTD, a local SME based in Exeter. The contract, which is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2028, includes potential for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. The standstill period concludes on 11th July 2026, and the final contract signature is scheduled by the end of July 2026, offering a maximum contract duration until 2031 if all renewals are utilised. Key services required include sound engineering, lighting operations, AV setup, and stage management.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in event management and technical support services. It is particularly appealing to SMEs with expertise in live event environments, as technical proficiency, applicable qualifications, and relevant experience are essential. Companies in the entertainment and cultural services sector stand to benefit, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions in sound and lighting engineering and comprehensive event management support. The contract's potential renewals and additional procurement options allow for ongoing business growth and stability in working relationships with Exeter City Council, making it an attractive prospect for suitably qualified firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR342025 Exeter Corn Exchange Events Technicians

Notice Description

Exeter City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced technicians to support events at the Exeter Corn Exchange (Market Street, Exeter EX1 1BW) as well as at other Council-owned buildings, venues, and public spaces across the city. The required services cover sound engineering and audio operation, lighting operation including programming and rigging, AV setup and operation and the provision of stage management and associated technical support. Technicians must hold appropriate professional qualifications, maintain valid insurance, and be able to demonstrate proven experience within live event environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As detailed in ITT Vol 1.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061445-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Exeter City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWBITZ LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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