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title: "Darwen Live - Bar Services"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Darwen Live - Bar Services

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaf4bbed-af8b-4780-9f12-e51744acc3bb

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for providing bar services at the Darwen Live Festival. This contract, classified under the "Beverage-serving services" category (CPV code 55400000), covers the festival dates of 24th and 25th May 2025, as well as May 2026, with the possibility of extending to 2027 and 2028. The contract, valued at £40,000, utilised an open procedure and was awarded to The Bridgewater on 14th February 2025. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 1st June 2026, addressing servicing needs within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management and beverage services. As the contract is valued at a substantial amount, businesses in the beverage industry with the capability to manage large crowds efficiently could greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders. The open procurement process facilitates accessibility for competitive businesses, while the focus on local suppliers supports regional economic growth and business expansion within the British market.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a Contract for the Provision of Bar Services at the Darwen Live Festival on 24th and 25th May 2025 and May 2026. There will also be an option to extend for 2027 and 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff2cc7-faf2-4244-b833-5366aecc3cab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| 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 | THE BRIDGEWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff2cc7-faf2-4244-b833-5366aecc3cab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff2cc7-faf2-4244-b833-5366aecc3cab
  8th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce262f47-c6cd-ef11-8133-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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