Award

Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has completed the procurement process for the curation and production of the Spectra 2026 and 2027, Scotland's Festival of Light, with the contract awarded to Live Event Management LTD. This contract falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" category and will take place in central locations like Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen (Region UKM50). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with an award on 10th July 2025. The main procurement category for this process is services, focusing on festival or event production, ensuring high-quality programme development for these significant cultural events in the years 2026 and 2027. The open tender was initially announced in May 2025 with a submission deadline of 17th June 2025.

This contract presents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in event management and cultural programme production. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector could find themselves well-suited to the diverse demands of managing high-profile events like Spectra. The requirement includes not only programme curation and production but also community engagement, empowerment initiatives, and adherence to Fair Work Practices. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public cultural projects and those committed to innovation and social value can benefit significantly from participating in such tenders. Additionally, the commitment to community benefits underscores an investment in sustainable and socially responsible business practices. The contract, valued at GBP 600,000, signifies a significant investment from the Aberdeen City Council in enhancing the local cultural landscape.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027

Notice Description

Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council are seeking to appoint an experienced festival or event production company to curate and produce the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light in 2026 and 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539397
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Officer
Contact Email
comaciver@aberdeencity.gov.uk, davofficer@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

LIVE EVENT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088-2025-09-17T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2025-09-17T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-198",
            "name": "Aberdeen City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aberdeen City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Woodhill House, Westburn Road",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "region": "UKM50",
                "postalCode": "AB16 5GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "David Officer",
                "email": "davofficer@aberdeencity.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1467539600",
                "url": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "08",
                        "description": "Recreation, culture and religion",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-199",
            "name": "Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Castle Street",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "postalCode": "AB10 1WP"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-103",
            "name": "Aberdeen City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aberdeen City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Woodhill House, Westburn Road",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "region": "UKM50",
                "postalCode": "AB16 5GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "comaciver@aberdeencity.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1467539600",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "06",
                        "description": "Housing and community amenities",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "08",
                        "description": "Recreation, culture and religion",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-186",
            "name": "Live Event Management LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Live Event Management LTD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "c/o Gilbert Watson & Associates LTD, 42 Carden Place",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "region": "UKM50",
                "postalCode": "AB10 1UP"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 7845237672"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "url": "http://"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-187",
            "name": "Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Castle Street",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "postalCode": "AB10 1WP"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Aberdeen City Council",
        "id": "org-103"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CRN00040110",
        "title": "Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027",
        "description": "Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "79952100",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Union Terrace Gardens and additional city centre locations"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM50"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM50"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-06-17T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-06-17T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "MAY530513",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "title": "Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027",
                "description": "Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530513",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-1",
                "title": "1_ITT Open Spectra 202627",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=1",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:07Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-16T12:05:07Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-2",
                "title": "2_Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=2",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-27T11:44:21Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-3",
                "title": "3_Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=3",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-19T11:37:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-4",
                "title": "4_Appendix 3 Declaration Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=4",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-5",
                "title": "5a_Appendix 4 Conditions of Contract Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=5",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-27T11:45:04Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-6",
                "title": "5b_Appendix 4b ACC Standard Terms and Conditions",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=6",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-7",
                "title": "6_Appendix 5 Award Questionnaire Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=7",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-8",
                "title": "7_Appendix 6 Spectra 2026 Evaluation Summary",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=8",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-9",
                "title": "8_Appendix 7 Example Health and Safety Responsibilities",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=9",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-10",
                "title": "9_Appendix 8 Spectra 2025 Programme",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=10",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-16T12:05:08Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-11",
                "title": "3_Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=11",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-19T11:37:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-19T11:37:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-12",
                "title": "2_Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=12",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-27T11:44:21Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-27T11:44:21Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY530513-13",
                "title": "5a_Appendix 4 Conditions of Contract Spectra 2026",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=13",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-27T11:45:04Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-05-27T11:45:04Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "SEP539397",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027",
                "description": "Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539397",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Aberdeen City Council are seeking to appoint an experienced festival or event production company to curate and produce the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light in 2026 and 2027.",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 1000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Programme",
                            "description": "40"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "5"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 660
                },
                "hasRenewal": false
            }
        ],
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2025-06-17T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "otherRequirements": {
            "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "Relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module"
                },
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "description": "Relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module"
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "description": "Relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD module"
                }
            ]
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2025-07-31T00:00:00Z"
            }
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "92000000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "(SC Ref:810461)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "CRN00040110",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-186",
                    "name": "Live Event Management LTD"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "CRN00040110",
            "awardID": "CRN00040110",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 600000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-07-10T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "relatedProcesses": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "relationship": [
                "planning"
            ],
            "scheme": "EU-OJ",
            "identifier": "2025/S 000-022152"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "476",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 2,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "477",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "value": 2,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "478",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "479",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "value": 2,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "480",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "value": 2,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    }
}