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title: "Provision of Event Management of VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Concession"
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# Provision of Event Management of VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Concession

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa2f4753-c671-47ec-8773-c7c47b7e3e5f

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor to provide event management services for VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Concession. The contract is expected to run from 1st August 2023 to 9th January 2024, with potential extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 14th July 2023. The total contract value is £70,000. The main procurement category is services, and the buying organization is Blackpool Council located in England.

This tender for event management services offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in event services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. The nature of the contract involves supplying fairground rides, market stalls, food and beverage services, and essential infrastructure. Interested businesses should consider their ability to deliver high-quality event services within the specified contract period and the potential for contract extensions.

## Notice

VisitBlackpool is looking for a suitable contractor procured under a concessionary contract to supply and manage key commercial aspects of the event. Notably any fairground rides/activities, market stalls, food and beverage offers (including alcohol) and all associated essential infrastructure. It is anticipated the contract will be from 1st August 2023 until 9th January 2024 with the option to extend for a further 1 year + 1 year + 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f0b1a2-ff77-488b-892a-ee490c589858 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 9 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIANGLE ATTRACTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2023 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f0b1a2-ff77-488b-892a-ee490c589858
- 23 Jun 2023 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5849ab36-1a37-4211-8797-18006f520f22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f0b1a2-ff77-488b-892a-ee490c589858
  14th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5849ab36-1a37-4211-8797-18006f520f22
  23rd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4cca7cb8-b811-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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