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Contract for 2026 Events at Marriotts Walk

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves West Oxfordshire District Council, located in Witney, United Kingdom, for the "Contract for 2026 Events at Marriotts Walk." The contract pertains to event services, with notable projects including a Giant Easter Egg Hunt, a Dino Trail, and a Pumpkin Trail, among others. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to VALHALLA ENTERTAINMENTS LTD. This public authority procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, was completed under a below-threshold, unknown procurement method. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, covers the period from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event services to expand their portfolio and leverage government contracts to bolster growth. VALHALLA ENTERTAINMENTS LTD, as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, indicating suitability for SMEs with experience in organising themed activities and family-friendly events. Firms with expertise in such thematic, public-focused events may find similar contracts are within reach, particularly if they are adept at creating engaging and innovative experiences. This tender exemplifies how public sector contracts can be leveraged by smaller enterprises to secure steady business and enhance their reputation in the industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for 2026 Events at Marriotts Walk

Notice Description

Summary of services 27th March - 12th April - Giant Easter Egg Hunt 20th July - 6 th September - Dino Trail 24th October - 31st October - Pumpkin Trail & Pop Up Pumpkin Patch Christmas - Activity to be finalised

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050846-2026
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALHALLA ENTERTAINMENTS

Further Information

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