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title: "Sound and PA Service for Events - Ipswich Borough Council"
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# Sound and PA Service for Events - Ipswich Borough Council

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1321722b-3d7b-44b6-a9a9-3af667ee868f

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council, through Suffolk Sourcing, is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Sound and PA Service for Events". This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Currently in the active tender stage, the procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with proposals due by 16 March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 31 March 2018 and run until 30 March 2019, addressing an operational need for professional sound services during the 2018 events programme, particularly for public safety PA and performance artists.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in sound and public address systems, particularly those capable of delivering services for dynamic event settings. Companies that are professional, reliable, and can adapt to changing conditions will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with the council's interest in supporting local businesses. This engagement could enhance their market presence within the community while fostering connections within the public events sector.

## Notice

The Events Team have an operational requirement to procure professional sound and PA services for the use of performance artists throughout the 2018 events programme and for emergency safety PA provision in terms of addressing event attendees. The Ipswich Events Programme is a comprehensive and diverse offering to the community of mainly free to attend events and public safety is of paramount concern, followed by a requirement to provide professional sound engineering to our events. The successful tenderer will be professional, reliable, flexible and responsive to dynamic conditions. Additional information: Further information about this tender opportunity can be found at www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d2971e-108e-4758-b90c-41f0d4300a6b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d2971e-108e-4758-b90c-41f0d4300a6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d2971e-108e-4758-b90c-41f0d4300a6b
  2nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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