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title: "Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event"
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# Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3dbfa1c-730f-487e-9d76-5e3d0845cdf4

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a significant event services contract titled "Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event," aimed at boosting footfall and engaging the community at Spennymoor town Centre market place. The project, classified under the CPV category 79952000 for event services, is part of Durham County Council's long-term plan to enhance the appeal of local towns. The event is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract spanned from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a single supplier negotiation process under PCR2015. Key milestones included the tender period ending on 27th March 2025 and the award being made on 28th March 2025.

This procurement offers numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in local community events. The procurement approach shows a strategic emphasis on boosting local business participation, with the contracted supplier, AH Events Group Limited, being an SME. This project is attractive for businesses specialising in event management and local engagement activities, providing a platform for these businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Delivery of one day Street Festival Entertainment Provision at Spennymoor town Centre market place to be organised with the objective of providing a family fun event, boosting footfall in our High Street. Spennymoor Long Term Plan for Towns is an exciting new plan for the town. Durham County Council will be using this event to engage with the community attendees. This event needs to be impactful and create an attraction that would drive additional visits to the High Street areas which would not normally happen. Approximately 1000 people attended last year, with similar if not increased, numbers this year expected due to increased level of communications and advertising of the event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d40054-7a9b-4747-9c83-b8a498b84e72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Supplier Negotiation - PCR2015 |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AH EVENTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d40054-7a9b-4747-9c83-b8a498b84e72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d40054-7a9b-4747-9c83-b8a498b84e72
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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