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title: "QU509 - ERDF Welcome Back Fund - Acocks Green Family Event - AWARD"
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# QU509 - ERDF Welcome Back Fund - Acocks Green Family Event - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d073a23d-6439-4c22-9ef0-d4515b9c10df

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the "QU509 - ERDF Welcome Back Fund - Acocks Green Family Event," which falls under the event services category. The contract aims to organise a family event in the Acocks Green business improvement district, scheduled for 18th September 2021. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 24th August 2021, with a budget of £10,000 allocated to the project. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and suppliers were required to submit their quotations via the e-tendering platform In-tend by the deadline of 10th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event management, entertainment, and related services, particularly those that can deliver family-friendly experiences. Companies specialised in organising cultural events, festival coordination, and community engagement will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Given the funding support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), suppliers will also play a vital role in revitalising high streets and drawing customers back, benefiting not only their own business growth but also contributing to the local economy's recovery post-pandemic.

## Notice

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of creating a Family Event in Acocks Green BID area through the Welcome Back Fund. Birmingham has been granted funding under the ERDF Welcome Back Fund to support the safe reopening of high streets and other commercial areas. The money will allow Birmingham to put in place additional measures to establish a safe trading environment for businesses and customers, particularly in high streets, through measures that extend to the end of March 2022. A proportion of this funding is to develop events across the city in a covid safe manner which will drive footfall back to high streets and shopping areas which have been impacted through the covid pandemic. We would like to deliver a Family Event in the Acocks Green BID area on Saturday 18th September from 10am to 4pm. This contract is available for use for projects funded externally from the Council including Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and Welcome Back Fund which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth. Deliverables The Family Event must include at least all of the following: - Mobile stage 4 metres by 8 metres maximum with sound equipment - Mobile DJ - 5 piece covers band - Petting zoo - Series of interactive large-scale games (table football, penalty shoot-out etc) - Bouncy castle, soft play and small children's ride - Children's entertainer/balloon modeller/magic tricks etc - Caricaturist - Face painter - Smoothie Maker - Characters in costume for kids (Paw Patrol, Fireman Sam, Fortnite etc) The budget for this project is a maximum of ?10,000 to cover all development of event, Temporary Event Notice, equipment, performers etc. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 10th August 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c37ffe-4df1-42da-a336-936a7cc0bd5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,836 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARIES ENTERTAINMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services
- 79954000 - Party organisation services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c37ffe-4df1-42da-a336-936a7cc0bd5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c37ffe-4df1-42da-a336-936a7cc0bd5f
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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