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title: "BT185 - West End LIVE 2025 Managing Agent"
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# BT185 - West End LIVE 2025 Managing Agent

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b05dfdf6-cc1c-4878-8b27-193024bb543b

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## Summary

Westminster City Council has procured the services of Charcoal Blue International Limited to act as the managing agent for the prestigious West End LIVE 2025 event. This procurement falls under the 'Production management consultancy services' industry category, with additional classifications including event services and cultural event organisation services; all activities will be based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a contract period from 20th January 2025 to 19th January 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22nd November 2024 and the award date on 15th January 2025. This project was procured using a Restricted (Non-OJEU) method and has a total contract value of £98,400.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies proficient in large-scale event management, especially those specialising in cultural events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for opportunities like this, given the requirements and scale of the services needed. Participating in this high-profile event can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, providing visibility and future opportunities in public procurement and event management sectors.

## Notice

Westminster City Council has procured the services of a management agent to deliver its highly acclaimed West End LIVE event. The agent will work alongside the council's culture department to ensure that all facets of this complex, hugely popular event are delivered safely and successfully

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50c560a-d375-4ba9-a5f1-f2ed9757ff8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted (Non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,400 |
| 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 | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARCOAL BLUE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415000 - Production management consultancy services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50c560a-d375-4ba9-a5f1-f2ed9757ff8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50c560a-d375-4ba9-a5f1-f2ed9757ff8b
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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