This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2021 at 01:00

Tender

20 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council is currently at the award stage for the procurement titled "Delivery of Aberdeen City's Christmas Village". This open procedure aims to secure a contract valued at £600,000 for the delivery of services enhancing the city's Christmas Village from 2021 to 2023. The primary location for this service is Aberdeen, UK, and the contract was signed on 21st September 2021. Service providers were invited to submit their proposals, creating an opportunity for businesses to collaborate in areas such as events management, entertainment, and hospitality.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and service providers with experience in event planning, decoration, and community engagement. With a focus on innovative ideas and the successful delivery of festive activities—like markets, performances, and family attractions—businesses with specialised knowledge in these areas would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, bidders can benefit from the Council's commitment to community engagement, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to integrate social responsibility into their operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Delivery of Aberdeen City's Christmas Village

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2021 - 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historically, Aberdeen's Christmas Village has taken place on Broad Street and Upperkirkgate, over a 6-week period, starting the fourth week in November to the 31 of December. The event has grown in scale and reputation since its inception in 2015, with previous events featuring a range of elements, including an ice rink, food & drink outlets, local chalet craft market, family attractions and a Santa's grotto. Tenderers are not required to follow any precedents set by previous events. Proposals of all formats, which meet the general conditions of the contact and ensure the continued successful delivery and development of the event, are welcomed. Bidders are welcomed to visit this year's event to get an idea of the current offering but should not feel obliged to propose a similar offering moving forward. Appendix 7 Christmas Village Feedback report 2018, is provided for information

Renewal: Initial contract period is one year with three further periods of one year available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000608783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430667
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JCPF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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