--- title: "Event Support Services for Littlehampton Town Council 2026 - 2029" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83dbcb61-883e-4fe4-8b79-018604aebbe9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83dbcb61-883e-4fe4-8b79-018604aebbe9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83dbcb61-883e-4fe4-8b79-018604aebbe9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83dbcb61-883e-4fe4-8b79-018604aebbe9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-03" --- # Event Support Services for Littlehampton Town Council 2026 - 2029 Buyer: LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83dbcb61-883e-4fe4-8b79-018604aebbe9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83dbcb61-883e-4fe4-8b79-018604aebbe9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83dbcb61-883e-4fe4-8b79-018604aebbe9.json) ## Summary Littlehampton Town Council is seeking bids for event support services for a contract spanning from 2026 to 2029. The Council aims to provide high-quality and safe events that elevate the town's profile. This procurement focuses on recreational, cultural, and sporting services, potentially including other community services. It is an open procedure above threshold, suitable for SMEs, with a contract commencement scheduled for 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029. The tender period culminates on 3 March 2026, with proposals expected by that date. All submissions must align with the requirements detailed in the tender invitation and be sent to the Town Clerk. The contract includes critical involvement in eight core annual events at Littlehampton, West Sussex, supported by a budget range between £23,500 and £28,500. This tender represents a promising avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in event management and related services. Businesses equipped with well-trained teams are especially suited to manage event logistics, crowd management, and safety protocols. Companies able to adhere to planned budgets and collaborate effectively with municipal bodies will find growth and visibility through this procurement opportunity. Engaging with this contract would enable businesses to showcase their ability to deliver professional services at large public events, potentially leading to future collaborations with Littlehampton Town Council and other similar buyers in the region. The provision of these services offers a significant platform for growing one's brand within the community services sector, leveraging existing expertise in recreational and cultural management. ## Notice Littlehampton Town Council is looking for a contractor that will deliver high quality, professional services that meet the Council's vision to produce quality, safe events that enhance the profile of the Town and visitors. This contract will cover eight core events in the annual calendar, as well as additional national celebrations, which may happen during the duration of the contract. Appendix A outlines the dates for 2026. Most events take place around the same date each year. The successful contractor will be expected to provide a reliable, well-trained team to deliver effective event support across all events. This includes working within agreed budgets, responding promptly to operational or safety incidents, and collaborating with the Council to maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and visitor experience. The successful contractor's role will include crowd management, implementing road closures in line with approved traffic plans, and supporting the Littlehampton Town Council Events team throughout the event to ensure smooth delivery and public safety. Tender submissions must meet all the listed requirements in the invitation to tender and the full submission should be sent to the Town Clerk via email tenders@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk or posted to the Town Clerk, Event Support Tender, Littlehampton Town Council, Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5EW by the closing date of 3 March 2026. Additional information: If you would like to meet with us or make a site visit, please call 01903 732063 and ask for Rachel or e-mail rmarshall@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3fa7db-1acd-4b8c-bafa-b850f6446350 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,500 | | 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 | LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LITTLEHAMPTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN17 5EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Arun | | Electoral ward | River | | Westminster constituency | Bognor Regis and Littlehampton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2026 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3fa7db-1acd-4b8c-bafa-b850f6446350 - 13 Feb 2026 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3fa7db-1acd-4b8c-bafa-b850f6446350 - 11 Feb 2026 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3fa7db-1acd-4b8c-bafa-b850f6446350 - 4 Feb 2026 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3fa7db-1acd-4b8c-bafa-b850f6446350 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce3fa7db-1acd-4b8c-bafa-b850f6446350 3rd March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bb89ada-0429-4e45-bae6-4abd4a07aafb Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/037fe85e-b768-4beb-8186-cb14441dbba3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9b31a4b-d04e-486f-b7e2-5bd238507542 Question and Answer document ## Notice URLs - https://www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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