--- title: "DDPT025 Concession for Operation of a Children's Funfair at Matlock Bath Illuminations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1eba77b-1df9-44ef-b6b1-1b2bd6117196" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1eba77b-1df9-44ef-b6b1-1b2bd6117196" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1eba77b-1df9-44ef-b6b1-1b2bd6117196.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1eba77b-1df9-44ef-b6b1-1b2bd6117196.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-20" --- # DDPT025 Concession for Operation of a Children's Funfair at Matlock Bath Illuminations Buyer: DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1eba77b-1df9-44ef-b6b1-1b2bd6117196 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1eba77b-1df9-44ef-b6b1-1b2bd6117196) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1eba77b-1df9-44ef-b6b1-1b2bd6117196.json) ## Summary Derbyshire Dales District Council is seeking a concessionaire for the operation of a children's funfair at the Matlock Bath Illuminations. The event will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 7 September to 27 October 2024, in Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath, England. Known for drawing approximately 45,000 visitors each season, the event focuses on providing a safe and enjoyable family experience. The awarded contract, valued at £33,200, is set to commence on 26 August 2024 and will run until 7 November 2027, with an option for a two-year extension in annual increments. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure. This concession offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in fairground services. The service provider will benefit from high footfall and visibility at a well-established community event. If your business can deliver engaging and safe entertainment for families, this tender represents a lucrative avenue to both expand market presence and demonstrate capability in service management and customer engagement. The initial contract period being over three years allows for stable revenue streams and potential future extensions based on performance, which can further reinforce business stability and reputation. ## Notice Derbyshire Dales District Council (The Council) is seeking a concessionaire to provide and operate a safe, welcoming and friendly children's funfair every Saturday and Sunday during the period of the Matlock Bath Illuminations which takes place annually during September and October. The 2024 event dates are 7 September to 27 October. The event dates for the subsequent years shall be provided to the concessionaire at a later date. Matlock Bath Illuminations is a family event which operates in Derwent Gardens located in Matlock Bath, the event sells approximately 45,000 tickets during the season (dependant on weather conditions), with a maximum capacity of 4500 per evening. This contract is being let as a concession arrangement, for which the Concessionaire shall offer a fixed concession fee to the Council as part of the tender response. The initial contract period is 3 years and 3 months; the contract is estimated to commence 19 August 2024 and expire 7 November 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Additional information: The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link above which will transfer you to the Council's e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents.The council will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745d3f8c-4afa-4c5f-b273-cdc090ac26cc | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 7 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £33,200 | | 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 | DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | 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 | FRANK HALL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92331100 - Fair services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745d3f8c-4afa-4c5f-b273-cdc090ac26cc - 19 Jun 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e733655-38cd-42ea-afd9-b8604897f9e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745d3f8c-4afa-4c5f-b273-cdc090ac26cc 20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e733655-38cd-42ea-afd9-b8604897f9e7 19th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=03dc0c1b-262e-ef11-812c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 Link to the Councils e-tendering system ## Notice URLs - https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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