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title: "Festival of the Sea Grimsby"
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buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Festival of the Sea Grimsby

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-638021a8-d6d7-44de-b17f-08102959464f

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## Summary

North East Lincolnshire Council is inviting tenders under an open procedure for the 'Festival of the Sea Grimsby'. This event falls under the industry category of 'Event services' and includes 'Festival organisation services' and 'Recreational, cultural and sporting services'. The festival aims to showcase Grimsby's relationship with the sea, focusing on local seafood, entertainment, and crafts, while fostering community and business engagement. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 11th December 2024. The contract is set to start on 16th December 2024 and run until 30th September 2025. The event is to be held in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire (postcode DN31 1HU), but it also has broader engagement with stakeholders from the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions globally.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in event management, festival organisation, and community engagement activities. It particularly suits SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its open procurement method and inclusivity criteria. Businesses with innovative ideas to showcase local skills, talents, and produce, as well as those capable of forging national and international connections, would find this tender highly beneficial. By participating, companies can enhance their portfolio with a high-profile event that integrates cultural heritage with economic development, promising long-term partnerships and visibility.

## Notice

Specifically, the aims of the Provider are to: * showcase Grimsby's relationship with the Sea with a particular focus on seafood * be a great family day out * deliver content which showcases local skills and talents * deliver a market selling food, drinks and crafts from primarily local providers * bring businesses, educational establishments, community groups, heritage experts, creative individuals and arts organisations together * encourage people and organisations to find creative ways to highlight Grimsby's seafood in an innovative and exciting way that appeals to both local and national audiences. * develop national and international links connecting Grimsby's creativity with other places * secure funding to deliver the festival via a newly established fundraising strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82ce88c-402b-4f1d-9fb3-f5ab22a003bb |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82ce88c-402b-4f1d-9fb3-f5ab22a003bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82ce88c-402b-4f1d-9fb3-f5ab22a003bb
  19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87282&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103294
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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