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title: "BLACKBURN & DARWEN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENTS"
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# BLACKBURN & DARWEN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENTS

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfc8ee0b-cfec-4544-8a58-730d7cb74f15

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Blackburn & Darwen Christmas Light Switch On Events," targeting the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector. This open procurement process, which details the delivery of two festive events in Blackburn and Darwen, is in the planning stage with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd October 2018. The total budget for this project is £30,000, with the contract expected to start on 3rd October 2018 and continue until 24th November 2018. Interested parties should note that this opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This project presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in event management and creative services to showcase their capabilities, especially those focusing on community-oriented and family-friendly activities. Companies with experience in delivering public events and managing sponsorships will find this tender particularly appealing, as the council is keen to integrate creative content and sponsorship strategies to enhance the event experience while managing costs. Being part of an exciting festive programme can bolster a business's profile in the local market and facilitate further contract opportunities.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking for a professional, experienced and reliable events company to deliver Christmas light switch on events (x2) in Blackburn and Darwen town centres. This will include all aspects of creative content, infrastructure and event management. We are seeking proposals for an exciting family friendly stage programme and are keen to encourage the use of sponsorship to reduce costs or add value to the event. The events will be marketed separately as part of the boroughs wider festive programme, but any additional marketing opportunities that could be offered as part of the contract would be of interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17976b3d-5a64-4373-9f16-a4f6f5221fb8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2018 - 24 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17976b3d-5a64-4373-9f16-a4f6f5221fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17976b3d-5a64-4373-9f16-a4f6f5221fb8
  18th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8c210da7-26bb-e811-80ee-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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