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title: "CTC - Christmas Lights - 2023 three year contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7aa76b58-c38c-48aa-ab38-326924467373"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-04"
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# CTC - Christmas Lights - 2023 three year contract

Buyer: CROWBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7aa76b58-c38c-48aa-ab38-326924467373

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## Summary

The Crowborough Town Council is seeking quotes for the hire, installation/dismantling, and maintenance of festive lights for the town. The procurement process is at the award stage, with an active contract valued at £44,000 awarded to FESTIVE DECORATIONS LIMITED. The three-year contract commences in 2023, with the installation taking place in November and lasting until January. The main procurement category falls under other community, social, and personal services.

This tender for the Christmas Lights event organised by the Crowborough Town Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in event decoration, lighting, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete due to the contract's emphasis on SME suitability. The event attracts a diverse range of attendees, providing a platform for local businesses to showcase their products and services and engage with the community during the festive season.

## Notice

Crowborough Town Council organises an annual Christmas Fair, where the Christmas Lights are switched on. This tradition has been held in Crowborough for years and is seen as an important part of the Christmas fair event as well as marking the beginning of the Christmas celebrations. The event itself attracts over 1000 people from all over Crowborough covering all ages and backgrounds. The event also creates a great space for local business to showcase their products and services. The event is greatly valued by young families, and it really sets the scene for the beginning of the festive season. Crowborough Town Council is seeking quotes for the hire, installation/dismantling, and maintenance for the festive lights for the town. The contract will be awarded for a period of three years commencing 2023. The installation of the lights will be within November before the light switch on event. They will remain in place until January. Please apply by sending your completed tender application to: Crowborough Town Council, Council Offices, Pine grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DH Marked for Christmas Lights tender 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f27ebe-665f-42aa-a46e-f8d952611b90 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | CROWBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROWBOROUGH |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN6 1DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Crowborough Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FESTIVE DECORATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f27ebe-665f-42aa-a46e-f8d952611b90
- 31 Mar 2023 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0ec220-ac7d-4179-963e-4b7776538b44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f27ebe-665f-42aa-a46e-f8d952611b90
  4th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0ec220-ac7d-4179-963e-4b7776538b44
  31st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95b0175d-bfa6-4907-8a2d-adb5fc67400c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afab46ea-1b12-490b-af0e-1a575515a998
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d3ea17f-3a68-4a53-b7c2-e2b27c5dd1fd

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