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title: "Production and Event Management of Christmas Light Festival 2019"
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# Production and Event Management of Christmas Light Festival 2019

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1f88bdf-c04a-44e2-ba90-11777ffc2259

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is seeking providers for the "Production and Event Management of Christmas Light Festival 2019." This contract falls within the business and management consultancy services sector and is based in Oxford, South East England. The tender period concluded on 18 March 2019, with the contract awarded on 16 April 2019, and is expected to run from 17 April 2019 until 15 April 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with a contract value of £20,250.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelance individuals specialising in event management, production, and technical services, especially those with local experience and a proven track record in similar projects. By engaging in this type of public procurement, businesses can enhance their operational scope, build connections with local authorities, and gain further exposure in the competitive event management sector.

## Notice

This will be an Oxford based, fixed term role to undertake the technical, production and Health and Safety elements of the Christmas Light Festival and we welcome quotations from freelance individuals or event management companies who can demonstrate the right expertise along with some local knowledge and experience. The contract holder will be expected to take a strategic approach to the production process: overseeing procurement, site technical planning, safety protocol and artist advancing. The role requires a can-do attitude and the ability to problem-solve complex production processes in order to realise the ambition of the festival. You will be required to lead / attend regular site visits in Oxford with stakeholders and suppliers on the run up to the festival as well as collaborate with the Festival Programmer, Creative Producer and delivery team to ensure all elements of the production process are delivered according to best practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9f8865-8b1b-4ac4-93eb-c2ad1e1e5f1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2019 - 15 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,103 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIDESHOW PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9f8865-8b1b-4ac4-93eb-c2ad1e1e5f1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9f8865-8b1b-4ac4-93eb-c2ad1e1e5f1f
  6th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk

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