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Artist & Crew Catering for SIRF 2026

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 10:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, involved the provision of catering services for the Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) 2026. The contract titled "Artist & Crew Catering for SIRF 2026" required catering for approximately 220 people per day. The contracting process was classified under services and utilised a "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. The contract was awarded to GIG-A-BITE LIMITED and is valued at £42,243.90, covering the period from 1st May 2026 to 3rd August 2026. The procurement stage is now complete, with key activities previously marked active up until the finalisation of the contract on 22nd April 2026. This tender was located in the UKC11 region, which encompasses Stockton on Tees.

This contract provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry to demonstrate their capability in handling large-scale events. The nature of the contract, focusing on artist and crew catering, offers potential growth in similar event-based service provisions for SMEs looking to expand within the event services or catering sectors. Businesses with experience in festival or large-event catering, especially those familiar with direct procurement processes, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities provided by public authorities like Stockton on Tees Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artist & Crew Catering for SIRF 2026

Notice Description

To provide catering to the artists and crew during the Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) 2026. It is expected 220 people per day will be catered for, at a cost of around PS35,203.25, however this is subject to change dependent on the number of artists, once the final SIRF programme is confirmed. The value is approximately PS35,203.25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,243 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 1-6 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
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH 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
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIG-A-BITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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