Tender

Chapel Street East Phase 1 and New Bailey Gateway Phase 2: Activation Event - event management

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 13:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the Chapel Street East Phase 1 and New Bailey Gateway Phase 2 Activation Event, which is an event management contract. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on event services. The event is set to take place in the Greater Manchester region (UKD3) in the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 27th April 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 17th April 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, allowing for broad participation. The project is aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework and aims to start on 1st July 2026, concluding by 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management to engage with a public authority within the UK. Companies equipped to handle creative concept development, production, and on-the-ground event management will find this project particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from the structured submission process via electronic means. The award criteria emphasise quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing, presenting a comprehensive opportunity for firms to showcase their expertise while contributing positively to the community. This opportunity allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chapel Street East Phase 1 and New Bailey Gateway Phase 2: Activation Event - event management

Notice Description

Salford City Council requires the services of a professional event management company to plan, create, deliver and manage a community event. This includes creative concept and production, as well as responsibility for pre-event planning and on the day event management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029175-2026
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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