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title: "Special Effects, Opening and Closing Ceremonies"
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# Special Effects, Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CEREMONIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c776221-f1ca-4088-9925-4a8c24dfe956

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## Summary

Birmingham Ceremonies Limited is initiating a tender titled "Special Effects, Opening and Closing Ceremonies". This procurement falls within the event services industry category and is based in the West Midlands, England. Currently at the planning stage, the key date for engagement ends on 13th October 2021. Interested parties should prepare to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire by this deadline, with the estimated contract start date set for 20th December 2021 and a finish date of 1st September 2022. The expected budget for the contract ranges from £50,000 to £250,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the event services sector, particularly those experienced in providing special effects for large-scale events. Companies that possess a proven track record in supplying, installing, and operating large-scale special effects at high-profile events will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those located in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

## Notice

Birmingham Ceremonies Ltd is seeking experienced, reputable and highly skilled companies to provide a 'turnkey' solution for the Supply and Service of Special Effects for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Each company must have a proven track record of supplying, installing and operating large scale Special Effects, in stadia for live, high-profile events, preferably in the Birmingham and West Midlands area. To express your interest in this opportunity, please email procurement@birminghamceremonies.com with your completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and any ancillary documentation prior to the closing date. Additional information: Estimated Contract Start 20/12/21 Estimated Contract Finish 01/09/22 Price range per Contract PS50k to PS250k

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f89a1c6-66cd-4715-bd2b-2c5fe2cf49ed |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CEREMONIES LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 14:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f89a1c6-66cd-4715-bd2b-2c5fe2cf49ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f89a1c6-66cd-4715-bd2b-2c5fe2cf49ed
  29th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b65b51e-3d01-41d7-a951-9daeb78c9cb2
  Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- https://birminghamceremonies.com/tenders

## Provenance

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