--- title: "Circus Entertainment at Southsea Common and King George V Playing Fields, Cosham - 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a30e3b34-9465-44c4-b5e4-d739de457559" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30e3b34-9465-44c4-b5e4-d739de457559" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30e3b34-9465-44c4-b5e4-d739de457559.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30e3b34-9465-44c4-b5e4-d739de457559.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-13" --- # Circus Entertainment at Southsea Common and King George V Playing Fields, Cosham - 2022 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a30e3b34-9465-44c4-b5e4-d739de457559 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30e3b34-9465-44c4-b5e4-d739de457559) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30e3b34-9465-44c4-b5e4-d739de457559.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a tender process for "Circus Entertainment at Southsea Common and King George V Playing Fields" scheduled for the 2022 season. The procurement is classified under services in the circus services category and is aimed at hosting three events, two at Southsea Common and one at King George V Playing Fields. Interested suppliers can submit bids for individual events or a combination thereof. The critical dates include a deadline for clarification inquiries set for 27th October 2021, the submission deadline on 10th November 2021, and an award date of 22nd November 2021. Contracts for the successful bidders are expected to commence on 1st January 2022. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those experienced in managing circus events or similar outdoor entertainment offerings. Companies that provide logistical support, staffing, and equipment for such events would also be well-suited to participate. With the potential for multiple suppliers being selected for the various events, smaller local firms as well as larger entertainment companies may find this a promising avenue for business growth within a vibrant community setting. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to deliver circuses and associated entertainment at Southsea Common and King George V Playing Fields, Cosham. Three events are planned for the 2022 season, two at Southsea Common and one at King George V Playing Fields. Suppliers can bid for one, two of three events. Event 1 : Southsea Common - Operating period of up to 2 weeks and 4 days between dates of 15th April - 2nd May 2022 Event 2 : Southsea Common - Operating period of up to 2 weeks between dates of 12th September - 26th September 2022 Event 3 : King George V Playing Fields - Operating period of 1 week between dates of 17th June - 19th August 2022 Historically, the two locations have lent themselves to different types of events. Southsea Common has typically favoured traditional big top events aimed at a wide audience, with King George V Playing Fields hosting a smaller event aimed at families and younger audiences. With this in mind, the Council is offering each event as a separate Lot. Suppliers should clearly indicate which event is the subject of their bid and where necessary, indicate their preference on a ranked basis. The Council's preference is to secure a programme that provides a varied offer of events in the City, and as a result of this tender the Council may instruct one, two or three separate suppliers. The initial Contract period will be for one year with the possibility of extending the term by a further two years to a maximum total term of three years in annual increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. Events for future years will be determined on an annual basis. The Council cannot provide any commitments or guarantees regarding availability of future events or their dates. This is a concession opportunity that generates an income to the Council. Timetable for the procurement is: Deadline for clarifications Wed 27th October 2021 at 14:00 Deadline for tender submissions Wed 10th November 2021 at 14:00 Award Mon 22nd November 2021 Contracts will commence on the 1st January 2022 for the delivery of circuses that year. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2108c72f-4b79-4f53-9b50-7a55e0684cc0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92341000 - Circus services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2021 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2108c72f-4b79-4f53-9b50-7a55e0684cc0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2108c72f-4b79-4f53-9b50-7a55e0684cc0 13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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