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The Provision of Winter Hub Services 2025 & 2026

Glasgow City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council invites proposals for the provision of Winter Hub Services for the years 2025 and 2026. This service is aimed at enhancing winter events in Glasgow City Centre and at Glasgow Green, following a strategic review of the city's festive offerings. The council seeks a single concessionaire to spearhead this initiative, with innovative proposals needed for attractions that include infrastructure supply and installation. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for electronic submissions set for 22nd July 2025. Key locations for these events include Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square, and the contract covers two years of service, reflecting significant opportunities for engagement across the city.

This tender is ideal for businesses with expertise in event management, infrastructure provisioning, and creative attraction development. With a total project value of £3,500,000, the opportunity provides substantial business growth potential for companies capable of handling large-scale, festive event logistics and management. Firms with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, sustainable, and customer-centric experiences should be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The Council places significant emphasis on factors such as operational delivery, customer experience, and fair work practices, offering a chance for businesses to gain recognition and bolster their portfolios in the public sector events space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Winter Hub Services 2025 & 2026

Notice Description

Glasgow is building a new approach to winter events in the city following a strategic review of the festive offering and to support the economic and social recovery of the city. While long-term plans will continue to evolve in the coming months, Glasgow is seeking to work with partners to develop a programme of events and activity in 2025 and 2026 that supports this objective. The Council seeks to appoint a single concessionaire who can provide creative, innovative proposals for the delivery of festive "Winter Hub" attractions within Glasgow City Centre and at Glasgow Green. Proposals must include all infrastructure supply and installation. Initial locations for the Winter Hubs have been identified as: Glasgow Green St Enoch Square A sole concessionaire will be awarded the contract for both years. The single appointed concessionaire will be responsible for the design and build of the winter hubs along with the recruitment and management of all vendors throughout the contract period. Income - A set fee will be payable to the Council from the successful concessionaire for the rights to provide the Winter Hubs and associated activities for each year of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Title: The Provision of Winter Hubs Services 2025 & 2026 Contract Reference: GCC006448CPU Contract Duration: 2 Years (2025 & 2026 - comprises two Winter Hub sessions) The Council invites tender bids for a single concessionaire who can provide creative, innovative proposals for the delivery of festive "Winter Hub" attractions within Glasgow City Centre and at Glasgow Green. Proposals must include all infrastructure supply and installation. Initial locations for the Winter Hubs have been identified as: Glasgow Green St Enoch Square A sole concessionaire will be awarded the contract for both 2025 & 2026 years. The single appointed concessionaire will be responsible for the design and build of the winter hubs along with the recruitment and management of all vendors throughout the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802155
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543238
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
1 January 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lochview Themepark Scotland LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533040
    The Provision of Winter Hub Services 2025 & 2026 - Glasgow is building a new approach to winter events in the city following a strategic review of the festive offering and to support the economic and social recovery of the city. While long-term plans will continue to evolve in the coming months, Glasgow is seeking to work with partners to develop a programme of events and activity in 2025 and 2026 that supports this objective. The Council seeks to appoint a single concessionaire who can provide creative, innovative proposals for the delivery of festive "Winter Hub" attractions within Glasgow City Centre and at Glasgow Green. Proposals must include all infrastructure supply and installation. Initial locations for the Winter Hubs have been identified as: Glasgow Green St Enoch Square A sole concessionaire will be awarded the contract for both years. The single appointed concessionaire will be responsible for the design and build of the winter hubs along with the recruitment and management of all vendors throughout the contract period. Income - A set fee will be payable to the Council from the successful concessionaire for the rights to provide the Winter Hubs and associated activities for each year of the contract.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543238
    The Provision of Winter Hub Services 2025 & 2026 - Glasgow is building a new approach to winter events in the city following a strategic review of the festive offering and to support the economic and social recovery of the city. While long-term plans will continue to evolve in the coming months, Glasgow is seeking to work with partners to develop a programme of events and activity in 2025 and 2026 that supports this objective. The Council seeks to appoint a single concessionaire who can provide creative, innovative proposals for the delivery of festive "Winter Hub" attractions within Glasgow City Centre and at Glasgow Green. Proposals must include all infrastructure supply and installation. Initial locations for the Winter Hubs have been identified as: Glasgow Green St Enoch Square A sole concessionaire will be awarded the contract for both years. The single appointed concessionaire will be responsible for the design and build of the winter hubs along with the recruitment and management of all vendors throughout the contract period. Income - A set fee will be payable to the Council from the successful concessionaire for the rights to provide the Winter Hubs and associated activities for each year of the contract.

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