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title: "Event Technical Services - AWARD"
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# Event Technical Services - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0370e739-824e-48ed-b578-483c9659578e

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council has awarded a contract for Event Technical Services to Lizard Events Ltd. The contract entails providing equipment and services for various events, including Armed Forces Day and the International Kite Festival. The estimated annual contract value is £50,000, with a maximum cap of £75,000 per year. The contract is set to commence on 31st May 2024, following a tender return deadline of 18th March 2024.

This opportunity for business growth in event services is particularly suited for suppliers capable of meeting the diverse needs of events with attendees ranging from 30 to 50,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are welcomed to participate in this open procurement process. The contract offers potential for long-term engagement, with an initial term of 3 years and the possibility of extension for up to 2 more years based on performance and agreement between the parties involved.

## Notice

The Events Team, Culture and Leisure directorate on behalf of Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide the supply of equipment and services at the below events: o Armed Forces Day o International Kite Festival o Fireworks Display o Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade This contract is applicable to the above events under the management of the Portsmouth City Council's Events and Lord Mayor's Team. These are regular events held in Portsmouth with attendee numbers ranging from 30 up to 50,000. The estimated annual value of the contract is ?50,000 based upon current specification, event frequencies and sites. The value of the contract may increase or decrease in the event of changes to specification, changes to frequencies, and removal or addition of events from the contract. The council cannot provide any guarantees of increases or decreases of the contract; however, any increases will be capped at 50% of the per annum contract value. The upper value of the contract is ?75,000 per annum. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The form of contract used will be the Council's standard terms for the supply of services. This Contract is for the Council's Events and Lord Mayor's Team to use the services of the supplier. The Council cannot guarantee the value or volume it may place with the supplier under this contract. The procurement timetable is set out below. PIN issued - Friday 24th November 2023 Procurement documents available on In-tend - Friday 9th February 2024 Deadline for requests for clarification - Wednesday 21st February 2024 at 23:59 Tender return deadline - Monday 18th March at 12:00 Evaluation of tenders completed - Thursday 28th March 2024 Award decision notified to bidders - Monday 8th April 2024 Standstill period starts - Tuesday 9th April 2024 Standstill period ends - Friday 19th April 2024 Contract award - Monday 22nd April 2024 Contract Commencement - 31st May 2024 Please ensure that all requests for clarification are made via InTend correspondence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72f8d2e-9cd7-4ece-b803-c10a4932cae0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIZARD EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72f8d2e-9cd7-4ece-b803-c10a4932cae0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72f8d2e-9cd7-4ece-b803-c10a4932cae0
  29th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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