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title: "Eurovision 2023 - Host City Eurovision Village Bar Operator"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Eurovision 2023 - Host City Eurovision Village Bar Operator

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b431fd62-e063-4665-b869-622de0537839

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of bar operations at the Eurovision Village during the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2023. The contract, valued at £230,632 GBP, was awarded to Verve People Ltd. The contract period is from April 20, 2023, to May 14, 2023. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on March 14, 2023. The location of the service delivery is in the North West region, United Kingdom, under the services category related to distilled alcoholic beverages.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the beverage-serving industry to partner with Liverpool City Council for the Eurovision event. Companies specialising in bar operations, drinks brands, and event management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aims to maximise revenue potential and establish valuable business connections for the selected operator to secure pouring rights during the competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Background In May 2023 Liverpool will host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine. The BBC together with the European Broadcasting Union EBU, will organise the Contest in consultation with UA - PBC, Ukraines public broadcaster and last years winners of the Contest. Culture Liverpool - Liverpool City Councils award-winning team behind the delivery of European Capital of Culture 2008 and the winning host city bid is seeking to appoint one company to deliver bar operations within the official Eurovision Village, located at the Pier Head - the citys iconic waterfront location for a ten day period - 9 days, 10 evenings. Overview of Requirements Liverpool City Councils Culture Liverpool department is looking for the successful company to work closely in developing a partnership, forming an extension to the Event and Commercial teams to maximise revenue potential. As part of this contract, Liverpool City Council are also seeking both alcohol and soft drinks brand pouring partners. The operator is required to assist with making valuable commercial business connections with drinks brands and making introductions to assist with securing and negotiating official pouring rights as an additional revenue stream as the sole and exclusive bar operator. Additional information: Please do not contact officers directly - all correspondence should be via ProContract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dde8b29-c9a0-4bf2-bafd-ea80f0fd67e2 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2023 - 14 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,632 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERVE PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dde8b29-c9a0-4bf2-bafd-ea80f0fd67e2
- 21 Feb 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea2727e-d6a1-4d59-a698-5c83aa2e3490

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dde8b29-c9a0-4bf2-bafd-ea80f0fd67e2
  24th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea2727e-d6a1-4d59-a698-5c83aa2e3490
  21st February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=34679d3a-ccb1-ed11-811f-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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