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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed the public procurement process for the "Halloween Creative Event Concept 2019," aimed at delivering an engaging programme for Paisley’s flagship Halloween festival scheduled for 25th and 26th October 2019. The council, located at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, received bids for this open tender and awarded the contract to Cirque Bijou, valued at £100,000. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 23rd April 2019 and contract signing on 23rd May 2019.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in event management, creative design, and logistics services related to large-scale public events. Firms specialising in engaging community experiences, particularly those that can supply activities to attract substantial footfall, will find this tender particularly suited for participation. With the festival's significant draw, exceeding 34,000 attendees in 2018, businesses that can deliver innovative attractions and ensure a vibrant atmosphere are likely to succeed in future bids associated with this successful event.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Halloween Creative Event Concept 2019

Notice Description

Established in 2013, Paisley's first ever Halloween festival surpassed targets and expectations, attracting more than 7,000 people. In 2018, the festival attracted more than 34,000 people, and with support from Event Scotland as a signature event in Scotland's Year of Young People programme engaged hundreds of young people from across Renfrewshire. Halloween is Paisley's flagship event and 'calling card' The festival is due to take place on Friday 25th October from 4pm - 10pm and Saturday 26th October 2019 12noon - 10pm. Renfrewshire Council is seeking an experienced supplier who can deliver a full programme for Paisley's Halloween Festival in accordance with this specification and Council strategy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Established in 2013, Paisley's first ever Halloween festival surpassed targets and expectations, attracting more than 7,000 people. In 2018, the festival attracted more than 34,000 people, and with support from Event Scotland as a signature event in Scotland's Year of Young People programme engaged hundreds of young people from across Renfrewshire. Paisley is bursting with authentic stories, has a voice as gritty as Glasgow's and offers a warm, friendly 'Paisley Buddy' welcome to visitors. Paisley Halloween's prime location - 10mins by train from Glasgow, accessible and central to West of Scotland towns and villages, an hour's drive from Edinburgh - combined with its beautiful historic setting and gothic Abbey and ambition to deliver something spectacular on Halloween have given it national appeal. In 2019, the Council aim to continue to build on the success to make Paisley's Halloween festival a must-see attraction in Scotland. The festival is due to take place on Friday 25th October from 4pm - 10pm and and Saturday 26th October 2019 12noon - 10pm. The Council is seeking an experienced supplier who can deliver a full programme for Paisley's Halloween Festival in accordance with this specification (detailed in the ITT) and Council strategies.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT in PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000579072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355338
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20197 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cirque Bijou

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350264
    Halloween Creative Event Concept 2019 - Established in 2013, Paisley's first ever Halloween festival surpassed targets and expectations, attracting more than 7,000 people. In 2018, the festival attracted more than 34,000 people, and with support from Event Scotland as a signature event in Scotland's Year of Young People programme engaged hundreds of young people from across Renfrewshire. Halloween is Paisley's flagship event and 'calling card' The festival is due to take place on Friday 25th October from 4pm - 10pm and Saturday 26th October 2019 12noon - 10pm. Renfrewshire Council is seeking an experienced supplier who can deliver a full programme for Paisley's Halloween Festival in accordance with this specification and Council strategy
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355338
    Halloween Creative Event Concept 2019 - Established in 2013, Paisley's first ever Halloween festival surpassed targets and expectations, attracting more than 7,000 people. In 2018, the festival attracted more than 34,000 people, and with support from Event Scotland as a signature event in Scotland's Year of Young People programme engaged hundreds of young people from across Renfrewshire. Halloween is Paisley's flagship event and 'calling card' The festival is due to take place on Friday 25th October from 4pm - 10pm and Saturday 26th October 2019 12noon - 10pm. Renfrewshire Council is seeking an experienced supplier who can deliver a full programme for Paisley's Halloween Festival in accordance with this specification and Council strategy

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