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title: "GB-Watford: Open Air Cinema for Summer Public Events"
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buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Watford: Open Air Cinema for Summer Public Events

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acd59719-cc0f-4b97-9b67-1b12e6904525

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## Summary

The Watford Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of an open air cinema for summer public events. The contract covers two locations within the East of England region for a period of two weeks during the school summer holidays, with the option to extend up to four years. The tender, with a value of £500,000 GBP, follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure with a tender deadline of January 26, 2024. The contract period is set to start on July 31, 2024, and end on July 31, 2028.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in event services and cultural event organisation sectors, providing a chance to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality cinema experiences. Suitable companies should have experience in film licensing, event management, security, health and safety compliance, and public relations. Interested parties can engage with Watford Borough Council for detailed project requirements and collaboration possibilities to support successful delivery of the open air cinema.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified contractor to provide an open air cinema in two locations (either two parks or one park and the town centre event space) for an initial period of two years with an option to extend up to four years. The open air cinema will run for a period of two weeks over the school summer holidays (dates TBC) The successful Contractor will be required to; *Provide a a high quality cinema screen experience in two locations for a period of two weeks showing a variety of films; *Be responsible for film licensing through Filmbank *Incorporate screening the Paris Olympics into the film schedule (for 2024 only) *Provide site manager and adequate staff for the entirety of the event to help with public enquiries, cleaning and maintenance of site *Provide 24 hour security *Be responsible for dealing with all Health and Safety requirements, liaising with the relevant authorities where appropriate on behalf of Watford Borough Council within the annual cost. *To allow for meetings with interested parties and providing them with details of the project and the council's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926d9346-61a8-4c01-a438-d55331702e71 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2024 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926d9346-61a8-4c01-a438-d55331702e71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926d9346-61a8-4c01-a438-d55331702e71
  12th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Open-Air-Cinema-for-Summer-Public-Events/25U5BR9433
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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