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FEW1566 - Town Hall Square Christmas Installations

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council focuses on Christmas installations in Town Hall Square for the 2025/2026 season. This contract falls under the services category and has been awarded on 18th November 2025 with an active status. VIBE WORX LIMITED has been selected as the supplier following a direct procurement method, indicating a below-threshold process without competition. Located in Leicester, UKF21 region, it addresses event services with relevant delivery across the region. The contract period extends from 19th November 2025 to 18th January 2026 and involves a gross contract value of £41,940. The buyer, Leicester City Council, operates as a public authority under sub-central government classifications.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event services sector, particularly those specialising in seasonal celebrations and installations. Given the direct procurement method utilised, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like VIBE WORX LIMITED may find such opportunities advantageous due to reduced competition and streamlined processes for qualified suppliers. Businesses that can offer unique and high-quality Christmas installations may find similar opportunities with councils aiming to enhance public spaces during festive periods, offering pathways for growth and increased visibility in local government contracting.

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Notice Title

FEW1566 - Town Hall Square Christmas Installations

Notice Description

Town Hall Square Christmas Installations 2025/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033568-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£34,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 18 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIBE WORX

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