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18 Jun 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement for the project titled "For Miss Lala" was conducted by the London Borough of Croydon, a sub-central government public authority. This project involves the development and delivery of a weekend circus event celebrating Miss La La's legacy. The event is categorised under festival organisation services and is set to take place in Croydon, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage and is now complete, with the contract period spanning from 18th June to 10th July 2026. The procurement method used was direct and below-threshold, executed without competition. The contract was awarded to Upswing Aerial Limited on 22nd May 2026, with a gross contract amount of £111,892.80.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the festival and event organisation industry, especially those with expertise in cultural events and heritage projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Upswing Aerial Limited, located in Stoke-on-Trent, actively participated and succeeded in securing the contract. Businesses with innovative performance capabilities, particularly those with experience in engaging community-focused events or possessing connections to cultural and artistic institutions, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, fostering business growth and expanding their portfolios in public cultural engagements.

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Notice Title

For Miss Lala

Notice Description

Development and delivery of a weekend circus event celebrating the legacy of Miss La La - a Black female circus pioneer who features in a painting by Degas currently on view in Croydon as part of Art On Your Doorstep.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b80c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057553-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,244 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPSWING AERIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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