This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:14

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council, located at the Civic Centre in Swinton, Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the "Chapel Street Activation Event," a project associated with Chapel Street East Phase 1. This tender was issued under an open competition method, specifically designed for projects below a certain financial threshold. The procurement, focusing on the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector, aimed to identify a vendor capable of organising an activation event. The contract was awarded to "FROM THE OTHER LIMITED," with a contract period set from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026. The award notice was published on 24th June 2026, while the contract was valued at £55,737.79 gross.

This procurement initiative presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with experience in cultural and community events. The project requires firms that excel in creative concept development, pre-event planning, and on-the-day management, offering ample scope for showcasing innovative event solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), due to the below-threshold procurement method and the specific suitability criteria allowing for SME participation, are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities with Salford City Council. Such contracts provide an ideal platform for SMEs to enhance their portfolio and foster growth within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Chapel Street Activation Event

Notice Description

Delivery of an activation event in respect of the Chapel Street East Phase 1 project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059456-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£46,448 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FROM THE OTHER

Further Information

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