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title: "Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Santa"
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# Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Santa

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35466425-d8e1-46b2-b2eb-b4506266d8e1

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council initiated a public procurement process titled "Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Santa" aimed at sourcing creative solutions for a new festive Santa feature in the city centre. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on signs and illuminated signs. The contract value is set at £130,000, and the tender process was conducted as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 3rd July 2019, while the contract was awarded on 15th July 2019, effective for a one-day period from 16th to 17th July 2019, with the installation proposed from November 2019 to January 2020.

This procurement opportunity is designed to encourage local businesses, particularly SMEs, to propose innovative designs and manufacturing solutions that can contribute to enhancing Manchester’s festive atmosphere. Businesses with expertise in electrical installation work, signage, and festive decorations would find this tender particularly suitable for their growth. Engaging in such public contracts can help suppliers expand their portfolios and establish a long-term relationship with the city council, potentially leading to further opportunities in future festive campaigns.

## Notice

Manchester City Council invited suppliers to put forward creative solutions to design, manufacture and supply a new Santa feature for the city centre that will be installed initially for November 2019 to January 2020 and will provide the focal point of the festive scheme for the next five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3892050a-03cd-467e-b0aa-da2675c2bbdc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MK ILLUMINATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2019 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3892050a-03cd-467e-b0aa-da2675c2bbdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3892050a-03cd-467e-b0aa-da2675c2bbdc
  9th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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