Award

Administration, provision and setting out of events equipment (East Lothian Council)

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has concluded its procurement process for the administration, provision, and setting out of events equipment, issuing a contract award on 12th March 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting the management of community and corporate events in the East Lothian geographical area (classified under CPV code 79952000). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, inviting electronic submissions from potential suppliers. Key stages included the tender period ending on 20th February 2025 and the signing of the contract on 7th March 2025. East Lothian Council, a regional local authority, managed the procurement from its offices in Haddington, East Lothian, UKM73.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in events management and equipment supply, with Myreton marquee hire emerging as the awarded supplier. SMEs in similar sectors can benefit significantly by competing in such procurements, leveraging their expertise in managing bookings, financial administration, and logistical setups for a diverse range of events. Additionally, the contract includes community benefits, requiring suppliers to deliver social value projects once the spend threshold is met, fostering local community engagement and positively impacting business reputation. The tender prioritises price and quality, attributes favouring businesses committed to delivering high-standard services at competitive rates.

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Notice Title

Administration, provision and setting out of events equipment (East Lothian Council)

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking a supplier to deliver the booking, administration and financial management of client contributions in regard to the provision and setting up of equipment required to stage a range of community, Council, charitable and private sector organised events and corporate functions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is seeking a supplier to deliver the booking, administration and financial management of client contributions in regard to the provision and setting up of equipment required to stage a range of community, Council, charitable and private sector organized events and corporate functions

Renewal: 1 +1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787721
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525857
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/11/20230

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MYRETON MARQUEE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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