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title: "Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland - Illuminations, Ice Rink & Christmas Market"
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# Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland - Illuminations, Ice Rink & Christmas Market

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a98c50b-3e65-42e5-b6cc-6eef6a4a3940

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland - Illuminations, Ice Rink & Christmas Market" has been concluded by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. This procurement falls under the industry categories of Christmas tree lights, event services, recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and entertainment services. The project will be located within Bournemouth Town Centre, Lower Gardens, and Pier Approach, in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with Bournemouth Christmas Company Ltd as the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at £4,375,000, began on 15 January 2025 and is set to run for five years with an option for annual extension for an additional two years. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, which concluded with the tender period ending on 31 October 2024.

This procurement presents opportunities for significant business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in event management, festive lighting, and market services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in large-scale engagements and a capacity for service transparency and financial management are particularly well-suited to such contracts. The contract’s annual turnover potential of £825,000 and £200,000 from the Christmas Market & Ice Rink and illuminations respectively, offers a stable revenue stream and a platform for showcasing expertise in delivering iconic seasonal events. This opportunity highlights the demand for creative and financially shrewd businesses capable of enhancing festive experiences in the public sector.

## Notice

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) requires the services of a supplier to provide Christmas Illuminations, a Christmas Market and Ice Rink for the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland within Bournemouth Town Centre, Lower Gardens and Pier Approach.\\r\r \\r\r It is expected that the supplier will use revenue gained from both the Christmas Market and Ice Rink to arrange the lighting displays that are focused within the Lower Gardens and Pier Approach.\\r\r \\r\r The successful supplier will be required to work closely with the Council on this project ensuring transparency in accounts and working practices.\\r\r \\r\r The anticipated start date of the contract is 15th January 2025.The Contract will be for 5 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years (5+1+1).\\r\r \\r\r The estimated value of turnover to be generated from the Christmas Market and Ice Rink elements of this contract is PS825,000 per annum.\\r\r \\r\r Please note that this turnover value is an estimation only and the Council are unable to guarantee any value of turnover throughout the contract term.\\r\r \\r\r The estimated value of the Christmas Illuminations element of the contract will be PS200,000 per annum. It is expected that the supplier will use revenue gained from both the Christmas Market and Ice Rink for the costs associated with the Christmas Illuminations. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f70065-5962-4bbc-bf72-a3e984618c15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,125,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTMAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 79952000 - Event services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f70065-5962-4bbc-bf72-a3e984618c15
- 1 Oct 2024 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3763a3-af60-4ebc-a983-289902b6a252
- 1 Oct 2024 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7322a9d0-a499-4d47-805b-8e743e51cc65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f70065-5962-4bbc-bf72-a3e984618c15
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3763a3-af60-4ebc-a983-289902b6a252
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7322a9d0-a499-4d47-805b-8e743e51cc65
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=73c8bc13-d57f-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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