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title: "BLACKBURN & DARWEN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENTS"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2018-10-29"
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# BLACKBURN & DARWEN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENTS

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbab65b6-81fb-41d4-8179-7261644184cf

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking suppliers for the "BLACKBURN & DARWEN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENTS" contract, classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage, had a tender period that concluded on 5th October 2018, with the contract officially commencing on 23rd October 2018 and lasting until 31st December 2018. The total contract value awarded is £30,000, with the main delivery location being Blackburn in the North West of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in event management and related services. Companies with experience in organising public events, providing lighting solutions, and managing community engagements would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the festive spirit in Blackburn and Darwen through vibrant and engaging light switch-on events.

## Notice

Award of contract for Christmas Light Switch on For Blackburn and Darwen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9345d93a-655b-41a2-ad27-a01c8f8496c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK MEDIA & EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2018 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9345d93a-655b-41a2-ad27-a01c8f8496c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9345d93a-655b-41a2-ad27-a01c8f8496c1
  29th October 2018 - Awarded contract 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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