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title: "Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018 Vintage Fairground Rides and Observation Wheel Consession"
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# Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018 Vintage Fairground Rides and Observation Wheel Consession

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-050897c2-9945-48c0-a63d-347d22ec39c9

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018 Vintage Fairground Rides and Observation Wheel Concession". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services, with an estimated contract value of £60,000. The tender is being held in Sunderland, UK, and the deadline for submissions is set for 22 January 2018. The contract period will commence on 31 January 2018 and conclude on 14 July 2018, with opportunities for open procedure participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those offering vintage or traditional fairground attractions and ride management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in managing event-based entertainment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The event's community-focused theme will also appeal to businesses keen to establish a presence in the North East region, facilitating growth through engagement in local events and activities.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council is seeking offers for the operation and management of a Vintage/Traditional Fairground and Observation Wheel at The Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018 to be held on Tuesday 10 July to Saturday 14 July 2018. Sunderland City Council's intention with regard to Fairground rides and entertainment is to ensure a wide range of services are available to the public and as such are particularly interested in having a 'back to the yester years' vintage/traditional fairground offering smaller family rides, fete entertainment and circus props.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb286775-fd9c-48b1-9f31-a18cd2a10bdb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 14 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2017 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb286775-fd9c-48b1-9f31-a18cd2a10bdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb286775-fd9c-48b1-9f31-a18cd2a10bdb
  21st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=77f3cb79-61e6-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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