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title: "Scarborough Christmas Lighting Scheme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-16"
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# Scarborough Christmas Lighting Scheme

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef64f092-76b2-48ec-93ca-992b0d3a93e9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Scarborough Christmas Lighting Scheme" was managed by North Yorkshire Council, aiming to provide goods and services for the installation of Christmas lights across Scarborough in 2025. This contract falls under the electrical installation work category and was executed using a direct procurement method through a single tender action to the supplier, Blachere. The contract, valued at £53,000, commenced on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 1st January 2026. The process was completed with the award being active as of 30th April 2025. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with North Yorkshire Council acting as the contracting authority, operating from County Hall in Northallerton, England.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide electrical installation and related services. The project's focus on festive decorative installations is well-suited for businesses specialising in illumination and lighting services that aim to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those that can offer competitive, creative, and efficient solutions for large-scale public displays. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish a foothold in local government projects and demonstrate their capabilities in managing seasonal installations.

## Notice

Goods and services provided to support the installation of Christmas Lights across Scarborough for 2025, using previous supplier Blachere.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c571499-5b1c-4acc-ade6-1ec0116a403e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,000 |
| 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 | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACHERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c571499-5b1c-4acc-ade6-1ec0116a403e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c571499-5b1c-4acc-ade6-1ec0116a403e
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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