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Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024-2026. The contract, valued at £6,000,000 GBP, was signed on 30th May 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The Christmas Village event historically takes place in Aberdeen at Broad Street and Upperkirkgate over a 6-week period, running from the fourth week in November to the 31st of December. The Aberdeen City Council aims to enhance the cultural and event offerings of the city through this contract.

This tender for the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024-2026 presents significant business opportunities for service providers in the event management and entertainment industry. Businesses with experience in organising large-scale festive events, providing attractions, managing food & drink outlets, and coordinating markets would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers the chance to contribute to Aberdeen's cultural vibrancy and enhance its image as a festive destination. Interested parties should consider submitting their proposals in line with the specified tender and submission requirements.

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Notice Title

Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026

Notice Description

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired seek competent proposals for the delivery of Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026. Historically, Aberdeen's Christmas Village has taken place on Broad Street and Upperkirkgate, over a 6-week period, starting the fourth week in November and ending on 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, chalet craft market featuring a wide range of local makers, family attractions and a Santa's grotto.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired seek competent proposals for the delivery of Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026.

Renewal: Any contract resulting from this ITT will initially be for one year with the option to extend on an annual basis up to a maximum of 2 extensions, i.e. a maximum of 3 years covered in total. The option to take up this annual extension will be at Aberdeen City Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000749810
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506330
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92331000 - Fair and amusement park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
Barry Davidson
Contact Email
bdavidson@aberdeencity.gov.uk, cityevents@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
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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