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title: "NNC- Festive Lights in Kettering"
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# NNC- Festive Lights in Kettering

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0efa235e-418e-47fc-a01d-a97a0b9e69ab

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council is conducting a tender for the project titled "NNC- Festive Lights in Kettering," aimed at enhancing the festive ambience in Kettering and surrounding areas. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on Christmas tree lights and miscellaneous decorations. The tender process is complete, with an award date of 20th October 2021, and the contract runs from 22nd November 2021 to 16th January 2023. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, employing competitive quotations below the threshold, with a contract value of £66,000 and a minimum value of £60,000. Suppliers must be located within approximately eight miles of Kettering to meet delivery requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the festive event services sector. Companies specialising in event decoration, installation, and maintenance of festive lighting will find a suitable fit in this tender. With the contract extending over the festive period annually, businesses can leverage this contract for sustainable growth while contributing to the local community experience during the festive season.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to test, erect and maintain the Festive Lights supplied by the Council, assist with the planned "Switch On" events and remove and store the lights, upon completion. The festive lights provide the residents and visitors with the correct ambience to enjoy the Festive Season and enhance their shopping experience in the Centre of Kettering and surrounding villages. The Supplier must be helpful, flexible, efficient and have an exemplary attitude in their approach to delivering this service. They will be required to work closely with the Council's Representative and have clear lines of communication. The Supplier is required to install festive lights and various decorations in Kettering and the around surrounding boroughs. Travelling distance to the furthest borough is approximately eight (8) miles from Kettering. The Contract is for a minimum of one (1) year, with the option for one (1) further one (1) year extension, in essence a maximum two (2) year Contract. This will be refined into service periods of four (4) months (i.e., between October and January (inclusive) each year).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171f60b8-a3a1-4e66-92d9-000069bc166c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,591 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIELD AND LAWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 39298900 - Miscellaneous decoration items

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171f60b8-a3a1-4e66-92d9-000069bc166c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171f60b8-a3a1-4e66-92d9-000069bc166c
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home

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