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title: "Festive Activation at Pier Head and St George's Plateau"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Festive Activation at Pier Head and St George's Plateau

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13e5424f-84fc-4ac2-b2e8-fc6617624a7e

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Festive Activation at Pier Head and St George's Plateau," which falls under the event services industry category. This opportunity is located in England, United Kingdom, and it is currently in the planning stage with a tender initiation type. Key dates include the publication of a future notice on 5th February 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 24th July 2026, ending on 30th April 2032. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £6,000,000, with a minimum value of £5,000,000. The procurement process falls under the planned status and is expected to cover budgetary periods from 2025 to 2027.

This tender presents considerable prospects for businesses involved in event services, particularly those that can manage large-scale festivities and activations. With a substantial contract value, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, although the opportunity does not specifically cater to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of offering creative event solutions and effective execution for public events could see significant business growth by engaging in this project. This procurement opportunity serves as a robust platform for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector in northwestern England.

## Notice

Notice Identifier - 2026/S 000-005449

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a09279e-9d9d-47ce-b1c2-3d78b5dbed17 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 16:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a09279e-9d9d-47ce-b1c2-3d78b5dbed17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a09279e-9d9d-47ce-b1c2-3d78b5dbed17
  21st January 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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