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title: "COV - Christmas Market - Big Wheel Operator 2024-2026 - CONCESSIONS - AWARD"
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# COV - Christmas Market - Big Wheel Operator 2024-2026 - CONCESSIONS - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae2c27d2-3fb1-4869-bc75-e6cf82b2b1cd

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council has awarded a concession to operate a Big Wheel at their Christmas Markets for the years 2024-2026. The tender was classified under 'Games and toys; fairground amusements' and 'Event services'. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period extends from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, and the tender period ended on June 14, 2024.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses in the fairground amusements and event services industry to engage with Coventry City Council. Companies specialized in providing cultural event organisation services or fairground amusements would be well-suited to bid for this concession. The Big Wheel operation is expected to contribute to the festive atmosphere of the Christmas Markets in Coventry over the specified years, enhancing visitor experiences and generating business opportunities.

## Notice

Coventry City Council is seeking to appoint a Big Wheel Operator for Christmas Markets in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa4207a-941b-43a5-8e8d-9a80d9c0c28f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GIANT WHEEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements
- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2024 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa4207a-941b-43a5-8e8d-9a80d9c0c28f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa4207a-941b-43a5-8e8d-9a80d9c0c28f
  3rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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