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title: "Christmas Event Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0af6da08-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Christmas Event Contractor

Buyer: KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0af6da08-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Knutsford Town Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Christmas Event Contractor", focusing on providing event support services in the event industry. This procurement is located in the North West region of England and follows an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate. The tender was published on 17th August 2016, with a submission deadline on 5th September 2016. The contract, which is set to begin on 3rd December 2016, will run until 2nd December 2018 and involves services related to the organisation of events and festivals, specifically for a Christmas Market and associated activities.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in event management and festival organisation. Businesses capable of providing infrastructure such as gazebos and staging equipment, along with logistical support for event execution, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Knutsford Town Council on this event can help such businesses enhance their visibility and expand their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

This tender is for event support services to provide and erect a number of gazebos for a Christmas Market and associated event supplies and a stage for the Christmas Light switch on.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74224041-e5a2-4096-bf70-fb8498ab1c86 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2016 - 2 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | KNUTSFORD |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA16 6TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Knutsford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74224041-e5a2-4096-bf70-fb8498ab1c86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74224041-e5a2-4096-bf70-fb8498ab1c86
  17th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4daa8059-3c6a-4d3e-a6e6-da11525f8d67
  Tender Specification

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