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title: "Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield"
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published: "2025-02-19"
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# Provision of the Christmas Lights Switch On Event Chesterfield

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6576e12b-3412-4d70-a0d8-069f79f2dae9

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## Summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a contractor to organise and manage the annual Christmas Lights Switch On event in Chesterfield. This event, categorised under Event Services (CPV 79952000), includes street entertainment, fun fair rides, market stalls, and a stage show, culminating in the turning on of the Christmas lights. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure (below threshold) being used. The tender period concludes on 17 March 2025 at 12:00, and the contract period will run from 29 March 2025 until 31 December 2027. The event primarily takes place in the town centre of Chesterfield, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event management sector, especially those experienced with large public events. It is well-suited for SMEs and organisations in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their capabilities on a prominent public platform. Given the value of the contract, amounting to GBP 90,000, and the long-term nature of the engagement, participating businesses have the potential to significantly enhance their portfolio and gain visibility within the public sector. Businesses interested in growing their presence in event services are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

## Notice

Chesterfield Borough Council organises a programme of major events in the town centre throughout the year. The largest of these is the Christmas Lights Switch On which takes place annually in November. It comprises a range of street entertainment, fun fair rides, market stalls and street food culminating in a stage show, countdown and turning on of the lights. The Council requires a contractor to organise and manage this event. Please see advert link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30adad72-96e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e58286-6c09-418b-bc5b-7224b21999c2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e58286-6c09-418b-bc5b-7224b21999c2
- 6 Feb 2025 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5929e473-7f39-4fb8-b64f-85f1b8a2025d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e58286-6c09-418b-bc5b-7224b21999c2
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5929e473-7f39-4fb8-b64f-85f1b8a2025d
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30adad72-96e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk

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