--- title: "GB-Watford: Big December 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d59f4fe-9bd0-4fa3-83f5-b9cb60d3e985" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d59f4fe-9bd0-4fa3-83f5-b9cb60d3e985" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d59f4fe-9bd0-4fa3-83f5-b9cb60d3e985.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d59f4fe-9bd0-4fa3-83f5-b9cb60d3e985.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-27" --- # GB-Watford: Big December 2018 Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d59f4fe-9bd0-4fa3-83f5-b9cb60d3e985 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d59f4fe-9bd0-4fa3-83f5-b9cb60d3e985) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d59f4fe-9bd0-4fa3-83f5-b9cb60d3e985.json) ## Summary Watford Borough Council is currently seeking submissions for a public tender titled "GB-Watford: Big December 2018", aimed at facilitating a festive programme of entertainment and events in Watford town centre, which will take place from 2018 until 2021. The tender, classified under cultural event organisation services, is in the active procurement stage and follows an open procedure, requiring bids to be submitted by 11 June 2018. The estimated contract value is between £100,000 and £500,000, with operations based in the East of England, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in event organisation and cultural services. Businesses with capabilities in delivering festive and community-centric programmes are strongly encouraged to participate in the bidding process. By engaging with this opportunity, suppliers can expand their portfolio and establish a presence in the local government contracting space. ## Notice Watford Borough Council is seeking submissions from operators to deliver a festive programme of entertainment and events in Watford town centre from 2018. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Bids for this opportunity must be submitted, including a completed on-line questionnaire, via the procurement portal. The portal includes further information about the project. Suppliers should read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and documents for this opportunity are available on www.delta-esourcing.com You must register on this site to respond, registration is free, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: Y6HG6924G7 Please allow sufficient time when responding prior to the closing date and time shown on the portal as you have been asked to complete an on-line questionnaire and to upload documents. Late submissions cannot be uploaded and will not be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8ed474-1769-41cc-a753-00558def5ff7 | | 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 | 27 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2018 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8ed474-1769-41cc-a753-00558def5ff7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8ed474-1769-41cc-a753-00558def5ff7 27th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Big-December-2018/Y6HG6924G7 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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