Award

Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Renfrewshire Council for the "Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation" involves an open procedure focused on selecting a seasoned creative service provider. This contract falls under the industry category of general public services and will take place in Renfrewshire. The notable dates for the festival are 23rd and 24th October 2026, and 29th and 30th October 2027, with an option to include 27th and 28th October 2028. The open tender process for this project started in January 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 16th February 2026, and the contract was awarded on 12th May 2026.

This procurement presents ample growth opportunities, particularly for established creative companies capable of delivering vibrant parade productions and town centre animations. Businesses in the creative services sector, especially those experienced in event management and animation, could greatly benefit from this contract. As the procurement method follows an open procedure, it creates a competitive environment where businesses have the chance to propose innovative solutions, potentially expanding their portfolio and networks. Additionally, the project carries community benefits requirements, opening avenues for businesses focused on local engagement and social value delivery.

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Notice Title

Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tender Procedure was conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Threshold Open Tender procedure relating to a Services Contract.. Award of Contract for Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 Months from 1 December 2027 - 30 November 2028, at sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555643
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£524,845 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRQUE BIJOU

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547250
    Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation - Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555643
    Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation - Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028).

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