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title: "Puppet & Large Props"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CEREMONIES LIMITED"
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# Puppet & Large Props

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CEREMONIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfdd13e8-55b8-43c5-8668-debbf2f8234a

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## Summary

Birmingham Ceremonies Limited is leading a procurement process titled "Puppet & Large Props" within the event services industry, located in Birmingham, West Midlands. Currently in the planning stage, the process has a key milestone with an engagement end date set for 13 October 2021. Interested parties must submit a completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to procurement@birminghamceremonies.com by the aforementioned deadline. The estimated contract duration is from 10 January 2022 to 1 September 2022, with a price range for contracts between £10,000 and £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in large-scale puppetry and props, particularly those with experience in live, high-profile events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender explicitly seeks skilled and reputable companies in this field. Companies with a proven track record in outdoor installations within the West Midlands area will be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

## Notice

Birmingham Ceremonies Ltd is seeking experienced, reputable and highly skilled companies to provide a solution for the Supply and possible Service of Puppets and/or Large Props for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Each company must have a proven track record of supplying, installing and operating large scale Puppets & Props, outdoors, for live, high-profile events, preferably in the Birmingham and West Midlands area. To express your interest in this opportunity, please email procurement@birminghamceremonies.com with your completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and any ancillary documentation prior to the closing date. Additional information: Estimated Contract Start 10/01/22 Estimated Contract Finish 01/09/22 Price range per Contract PS10k to PS50k

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4300ad77-03e4-40e6-ade8-e5884a6ce61f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CEREMONIES LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 14:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4300ad77-03e4-40e6-ade8-e5884a6ce61f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4300ad77-03e4-40e6-ade8-e5884a6ce61f
  29th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c213946d-7ca2-4c10-aa56-850e8b4eca9c
  Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- https://birminghamceremonies.com/tenders

## Provenance

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