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title: "001905 - Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event"
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# 001905 - Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf0782fb-aee9-4e49-82d3-4bbd87e21d54

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## Summary

Durham County Council has organised the "001905 - Spennymoor Town Vibrancy Event" aimed at delivering a one-day street festival entertainment at Spennymoor Town Centre marketplace. The event seeks to engage with the community, boost footfall in the High Street, and attract visits through enhanced communications and advertising. The contract, awarded to AH Events Group Limited, falls under the "Event services" industry category and will take place in North East England. The procurement process followed a single supplier negotiation method below the threshold, awarding the contract on 5th February 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in event services. Companies providing family-friendly and community engagement events are well-suited for such contracts. The procurement process shows a preference for involving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an accessible opportunity for similar-sized companies. This event, designed to be inclusive and free for all, anticipates increased participation, providing a platform to showcase expertise in event management and community outreach.

## 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. The event is inclusive for all people and is accessible for all so is also free to all.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fc321a-25d7-46d3-8b47-ed2f4c9f3475 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Supplier Negotiation (Below Threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 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

- 5 Feb 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fc321a-25d7-46d3-8b47-ed2f4c9f3475

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fc321a-25d7-46d3-8b47-ed2f4c9f3475
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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