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ECC042 - Christmas Parade Project 2026

Middlesbrough Council

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20 Jul 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council commissioned a Christmas Parade project as part of its Christmas events programme. The work is intended to build and grow the parade offer for residents and visitors in Middlesbrough. It includes establishing workshops in neighbourhoods, engaging schools and local communities, and creating opportunities for people to take part in the parade. The requirement is a community and cultural service, covering public engagement, workshop delivery and parade-related activity. Activities are delivered for Middlesbrough and its communities, with the programme designed to involve residents, schools and visitors rather than being limited to a single venue or audience.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to STELLAR CREATES CIC. It used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, for one lot. The award was made on 15 July 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The active contract runs from 30 July 2026 to 13 December 2026. Its value is £38,333.33 excluding VAT, or £46,000 including VAT. The requirement is classified as recreational, cultural and sporting services, and other community, social and personal services. STELLAR CREATES CIC is the selected supplier for the full Christmas Parade project.

This procurement indicates demand from Middlesbrough Council for suppliers able to design and deliver community-focused cultural activity linked to a major public event. A credible future competitor would need practical experience of running workshops in neighbourhood settings, engaging schools and communities, and turning participation into a safe, coherent parade offer. The work suits an organisation able to manage public engagement, creative activity and event delivery together, while working with residents and visitors across Middlesbrough. The selected supplier is an SME community interest company, showing that this type of requirement can be delivered by a smaller specialist organisation with relevant local engagement and cultural delivery capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECC042 - Christmas Parade Project 2026

Notice Description

As part of Middlesbrough's Christmas events programme, there is a desire to build and grow the Christmas Parade offer for residents and visitors. Workshops will take place in neighbourhoods, engaging with schools and communities. There will be opportunities to create and take part in the parade. These workshops will begin to be established in late summer so activity can begin following the summer holidays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068396-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 13 Dec 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
Middlesbrough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STELLAR CREATES CIC

Further Information

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