Tender

T26-085BUS Partner-Led Organisations -- Derry Halloween Parade 2026

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Derry City and Strabane District Council is initiating a public procurement process for the delivery of street spectacle art as part of the 40th-anniversary Derry Halloween Parade 2026, themed "It’s in Our Bones". This tender, open until 29th June 2026, invites suitably qualified arts or partner-led organisations to submit proposals. The project is set to occur in Derry, Northern Ireland, with a focus on recreational, cultural, and artistic services under an open procurement method. The council aims to foster a collaborative partnership model for both the Awakening the Walls City Trail and the Halloween Carnival Parade. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 19th June 2026 and the contract execution period from 13th July to 14th November 2026.

This opportunity presents a valuable platform for organisations specialising in artistic and performance sectors to engage in a high-profile festival, thus enhancing their market presence and fostering growth in cultural arts. Businesses with expertise in artistic creation, entertainment, and cultural services will find themselves well-suited to compete in this open competition. Engaging with this project allows businesses to collaborate with a public authority and potentially expand their portfolio through exposure to a wider audience, showcasing creative work aligned with the vibrant folklore and traditions celebrated in the Derry Halloween event.

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Notice Title

T26-085BUS Partner-Led Organisations -- Derry Halloween Parade 2026

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced arts organisations, or partner-led organisations to participate in the delivery of street spectacle art as part of Derry Halloween 2026. This milestone 40th anniversary programme, "It's in Our Bones", is rooted in a shared celebration of imagination, wit, wonder and folklore, where people transform, tell the tallest tales and, for a few enchanted days and nights, the unbelievable becomes believable. It will be delivered through a collaborative partnership model, placing street spectacle at the core of both Awakening the Walls City Trail (ATWC) and the Halloween Carnival Parade. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b056
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054037-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 14 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

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