Planning

Edinburgh's Christmas

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Feb 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning a tender process for the provision of services related to Edinburgh's Christmas. The opportunity aims to deliver a festive programme of activities and attractions in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including the future notice date of May 1, 2023. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those experienced in event management and tourism, would find this tender suitable for competitive bidding.

The City of Edinburgh Council, as the contracting authority, is preparing to engage the market for the upcoming Edinburgh's Christmas event. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the delivery of a rich and varied festive experience in Edinburgh. Interested businesses should be prepared to provide services that align with the historical activities of Edinburgh's Christmas, catering to both visitors and residents. The procurement process is set to progress from the planning stage to the tender phase, offering businesses a chance to showcase their expertise in organising large-scale public events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edinburgh's Christmas

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) is placing this Prior Information Notice to engage and alert the market to an upcoming opportunity to deliver Edinburgh's Christmas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Edinburgh's Christmas offers a rich and varied programme of activities, events, attractions and celebrations designed to provide magical experiences for visitors and residents alike. Historically, Edinburgh's Christmas has taken place over a six-week period from around the third weekend in November to around the 6th of January, at locations in and around the city centre. Previous activities have included a market offer, fairground, family attractions and an ice rink. A detailed public consultation on the future of Edinburgh's Christmas was undertaken in 2021. This report is available to download once you register interest. Future editions of Edinburgh's Christmas must reflect the key findings of this consultation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470579
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darren Moir
Contact Email
darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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