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title: "P-0225 Winter Light Trail Installation Event at Heaton Park"
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# P-0225 Winter Light Trail Installation Event at Heaton Park

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a89fc5c2-eed8-48fa-b4e3-727a8f32fd6d

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the "P-0225 Winter Light Trail Installation Event at Heaton Park" to FTF2 Limited. This contract, with a value of approximately £5.26 million, covers the design, delivery, operation, and management of the Winter Lights Festival, commencing on 3 April 2025 and concluding on 2 April 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process involved an open procedure, targeting service providers in the event services (CPV: 79952000) and entertainment services (CPV: 92300000) categories. The tender stage concluded on 20 December 2024, and the award was announced on 11 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative and large-scale event management, particularly those with experience in creating interactive and visually engaging public events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the council's commitment to inclusive procurement. Potential suppliers stand to gain from a high-profile project that can enhance their reputation and provide substantial revenue over multiple years.

## Notice

Manchester City Council (MCC) is inviting experienced and innovative operators to tender for the design, delivery, operation, and management of the Winter Lights Festival. The successful tenderer will be responsible for bringing this vision to life, from initial concept development to the day-to-day running of the event. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 20th December 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bff9fae-9ab0-490c-99b0-da71e14146bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,259,392 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FTF2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bff9fae-9ab0-490c-99b0-da71e14146bc
- 20 Nov 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226f6b22-9653-4c12-8f06-e8892e84b92e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bff9fae-9ab0-490c-99b0-da71e14146bc
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226f6b22-9653-4c12-8f06-e8892e84b92e
  20th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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