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title: "Provision of VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Ice Rink event"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-07"
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# Provision of VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Ice Rink event

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f714299b-5af3-4f29-8ef3-8305fed55653

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of VisitBlackpool's Christmas by the Sea Ice Rink event to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ltd. The procurement process was completed on 28th May 2024, with a contract period starting on 5th December 2024 and ending on 10th January 2025. The event falls under the category of Recreational, cultural and sporting services, and the contract is valued at 0 GBP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, allowing for SMEs and VCSEs to participate.

This public procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in providing recreational and cultural services to grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The location for the provision of services is in Blackpool, United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning the festive season, offering a unique opportunity for business growth and community engagement.

## Notice

VisitBlackpool are looking for an organisation to install, manage and maintain a free ice rink as part of the Christmas by the Sea event for the next 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92abd393-a730-4f74-8d2d-435f352abf39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92abd393-a730-4f74-8d2d-435f352abf39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92abd393-a730-4f74-8d2d-435f352abf39
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f0ce0f17-5cca-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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