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title: "Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield"
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buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-180282ec-3764-473b-973d-de1d5730cd2f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield" has been completed, with Chesterfield Borough Council serving as the contracting authority. The tender, classified under the industry category of event services (CPV code 79952000), focuses on managing and entertaining the Christmas Lights Switch On Event in Chesterfield, England. The procurement method used was open procedure and fell below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 26th March 2025, and the award was confirmed to occur on 4th April 2025. The contract commenced on 3rd June 2025, with its services extending until 31st December 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £89,997.

This opportunity provides substantial prospects for businesses specialising in event management and entertainment services to expand their portfolio within Chesterfield and beyond. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly suited to benefit from such government contracts. The awarded entity, Grace & Tailor, exemplifies how smaller-scale firms can effectively compete and secure contracts that facilitate growth by engaging with local councils like Chesterfield Borough Council.

## Notice

Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event in Chesterfield. The service will include managing the event and providing entertainment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79462db0-7284-487e-8022-2c682d6fc5e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,997 |
| 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 | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRACE & TAILOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79462db0-7284-487e-8022-2c682d6fc5e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79462db0-7284-487e-8022-2c682d6fc5e4
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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