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title: "Provision of Christmas Market"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5366ed3a-81c6-463b-9757-8dd1e3d72767"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2019-04-23"
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# Provision of Christmas Market

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5366ed3a-81c6-463b-9757-8dd1e3d72767

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking an operator for the Provision of the Newcastle Christmas Market, classified under event services. This contract, which has been awarded to James Mellors Ltd., spans five years with the potential for two 12-month extensions and is set to commence in November 2019. Key dates include the tender end date of 8 February 2019 and the contract start date of 24 April 2019, with the contract concluding on 31 December 2023. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold for public contracts, aimed at engaging a wide range of suppliers in this opportunity within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the event management sector, particularly those specialising in public events, market operation, or seasonal festivities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the encouragement of such organisations in the procurement process. With the potential for future extensions, businesses can explore long-term partnerships and growth within a community-focused event, enhancing both their portfolio and local engagement.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council require an operator for the provision of the Newcastle Christmas Market. The contract is for 5 years with 2 options to extend for 12 months with the first Christmas Market to commence November 2019. This contract has been awarded to James Mellors Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4108ca9d-5297-412c-b6eb-312a779ed4b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES MELLOR'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4108ca9d-5297-412c-b6eb-312a779ed4b7
- 23 Jan 2019 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dbce4e-7fac-4e2c-8720-d3840b417c92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4108ca9d-5297-412c-b6eb-312a779ed4b7
  23rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dbce4e-7fac-4e2c-8720-d3840b417c92
  23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
  NEPO Portal

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