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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the North Somerset Council as the buying organisation, situated in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, UK. The project, titled "Birnbeck Pier Cultural Project," falls under the services industry category specifically focusing on cultural event organisation services. The location for this project is the UKK12 region. The process reached the award stage on 8th July 2026, while the contract was signed on 3rd June 2025. The related contract period spans from 19th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £37,957.20 GBP. Notably, the procurement method used was direct and fell below the threshold for competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in cultural event organisation services. Theatre Orchard Projects Limited has been awarded the contract, indicating potential for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in similar services to engage in future opportunities. Companies with expertise in delivering cultural events may find this type of procurement accessible, especially those looking to expand their reach within the sub-central government public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Birnbeck Pier Cultural Project

Notice Description

This project will deliver cultural event to accompany Birnbeck Pier restoration project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064089-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,631 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 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
NORTH SOMERSET 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
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEATRE ORCHARD PROJECTS

Further Information

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