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26 May 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Homes England, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, involved the tender for "Northstowe Events Coordinator Services." This procurement falls within the business services industry category and is aimed at organising and coordinating community events in Northstowe, such as the MidSummer Festival. The contracting process was initiated through a tender, with the procurement stage now marked complete. Initial steps included contract signing on 12th May 2026, with the contract period slated from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, and a provision to extend for an additional three months. The location of the events coordination service is primarily within Northstowe, Fenstanton, yet it encompasses various regions across the UK, including Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This tender, offering opportunities within event management and coordination, is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs like Northstowe Arts CIC, which was awarded the contract. The primary procurement method was identified as "below threshold - unknown," suggesting an accessible entry point for smaller businesses to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in community engagement, event planning, and management can find significant growth opportunities through such public procurement processes, fostering visibility and collaboration with government entities. As the contract is active, it presents a timely chance for businesses with similar service offerings to observe successful contracting examples and prepare for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northstowe Events Coordinator Services

Notice Description

Professional services to be provided by Northstowe Arts involving the employment of resource to organise and coordinate community events in Northstowe (including the MidSummer Festival etc).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048420-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHSTOWE ARTS CIC

Further Information

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