Artist design and delivery for the Lights Festival for Swaffham 2027

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Breckland District Council has completed a procurement process for the "Artist design and delivery for the Lights Festival for Swaffham 2027," targeting the artistic services industry. The contract was awarded to SDNA LTD, with a gross value of £49,000. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method, noted as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, effective from 8th June 2026, encompasses services for the festival in Swaffham, located in the UKH17 region. Breckland District Council, based in Dereham, plays a role as a sub-central government authority, and the contract operates under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage is listed as "complete," with significant details having been published on 12th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the artistic services sector, particularly those adept in festival design and delivery. Companies like SDNA LTD, which are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in artistic projects, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The direct procurement method indicates that businesses specialising in bespoke, creative solutions without extensive competition requirements can thrive in this setting. Such businesses would benefit from monitoring opportunities initiated by public authorities like Breckland District Council to engage in regional cultural events like the Swaffham Lights Festival.

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Notice Title

Artist design and delivery for the Lights Festival for Swaffham 2027

Notice Description

proposal for the supply of Artist design and delivery for the Lights Festival for Swaffham 2027 to Breckland District Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b440
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055802-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 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
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SDNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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