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28 Jul 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking tenders for the planning, management, and delivery of the Omagh St Patrick's Day Events in 2027 and 2028. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on the 17th of August 2026. The events aim to enhance Omagh's role as the flagship St Patrick's Day celebration in County Tyrone, attracting visitors from both within the district and beyond. Businesses operating in event services, festival organisation, recreational, cultural, and entertainment services will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The location for these events is in Omagh, Northern Ireland, and the project budget is set at £79,200. This open competition falls under the services category and is below the procurement threshold, encouraging a broad range of applications from various organisations and consortia.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialised in community engagement, event management, and cultural programming to expand their portfolio by participating in a significant public event. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those with a track record in delivering high-profile or culturally significant events, will find their skills well-suited to meet the Council's requirements. Organisations are encouraged to collaborate via consortia to leverage complementary skills and local knowledge, thereby enhancing their proposal's strength and capability to deliver a successful project. This opportunity not only offers financial gain but also provides a platform for businesses to showcase their prowess in event organisation, expand their networks, and contribute to the cultural enrichment of Omagh.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE OMAGH ST PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS 2027 & 2028

Notice Description

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invites tenders from suitably experienced organisations for the planning, management and delivery of the Omagh St Patrick's Day Celebration in 2027 and 2028. The Council wishes to deliver a vibrant, inclusive and high-quality event which enhances Omagh's position as the flagship St Patrick's Day celebration in County Tyrone and attracts visitors from across the district and beyond. The event will comprise two key elements: * A large-scale community parade through Omagh town centre featuring local community organisations, schools, cultural groups, performers, businesses and pipe bands; and * A programme of town centre animation and entertainment designed to create a welcoming and engaging visitor experience. The Council welcomes submissions from commercial organisations, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprises and consortia that can demonstrate the experience, capacity and capability required to deliver the contract. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council welcomes applications from organisations bidding individually or as part of a consortium. Consortium bids are encouraged where they bring together complementary skills, experience and local knowledge to strengthen delivery of the contract. This may include expertise in community engagement, event management, creative facilitation, cultural programming or project delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Year 2 (2027-28): There is an option to extend the contract for the second period commencing 1 May 2027 until 30 April 2028, covering the planning, management and delivery of the Omagh St Patrick's Day Celebrations in 2028. Delivery/completion of the second period of the contract will be required by Friday 17th March 2028. This option to extend for Year 2 is entirely at the discretion of the Council and will be subject to satisfactory performance and successful delivery of the 2027 event, as determined by the Council through post-event evaluation, compliance with contractual requirements and achievement of agreed outputs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d51a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071147-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT 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
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Portora
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Further Information

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