Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

SBC 0526 Supply of Festive Decorations

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 13:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Stevenage Borough Council involves the supply of festive decorations for the High Street and Town Centre in Stevenage. It falls under the services industry category focusing on festive lighting, with the awarding process concluded on 18th June 2026. The contract, valued at £79,504.80, was awarded to SPARKX LIMITED, under a limited procurement method termed as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract is set to commence from 1st September 2026 and will conclude by 1st October 2026, with the location of delivery in the UKH region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses capable of designing and supplying decorative lighting installations, particularly those specialising in public lighting commissioning. It is best suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and high-quality festive lighting solutions. Engaging in such contracts may enhance the supplier's portfolio and reputation within public sector projects, offering potential future opportunities in similar tenders. The procurement highlights a focused competition aimed at ensuring community engagement and aesthetic enhancement for public spaces, thereby providing a beneficial avenue for capable suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

SBC 0526 Supply of Festive Decorations

Notice Description

The design and supply of festive lights for the High Street and Town Centre, Stevenage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c387
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,504 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE 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
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARKX

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c387-2026-07-03T14:27:03+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-03T14:27:03+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c387",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHLV-8626-LHWZ",
            "name": "Stevenage Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHLV-8626-LHWZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Daneshill House, Danestrete",
                "locality": "Stevenage",
                "postalCode": "SG1 1HN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@stevenage.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05536931",
            "name": "SPARKX LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05536931"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PMYZ-3195-WXTG"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wellhead Farm Hale Road",
                "locality": "Aylesbury",
                "postalCode": "HP22 6NJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "sparkx@sparkx.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://sparkx.co.uk/",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHLV-8626-LHWZ",
        "name": "Stevenage Borough Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CCD01811",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "SBC 0526 Supply of Festive Decorations",
        "description": "The design and supply of festive lights for the High Street and Town Centre, Stevenage.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-05536931",
                    "name": "SPARKX LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50232110",
                            "description": "Commissioning of public lighting installations"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKH",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-10-01T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 79504.8,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-18T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "062842-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062842-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-03T14:27:03+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}