--- title: "PAN3204 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-07" --- # PAN3204 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce3002f-0f1c-4361-bce8-3072bd1a2854.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is seeking proposals from qualified funfair operators for the operation of a funfair at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester, under the title "PAN3204 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester". This tender falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural and sporting services, specifically fair and amusement park services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required by 12:00 noon on 6 December 2024. The expected contract period will commence on 6 January 2025 and conclude on 10 January 2026, with a possibility of extension up to three additional years. The funfair will be a central feature of Leicester's school holiday periods, including special themed attractions during Christmas. Potential suppliers are invited to access further details and submit their proposals via the EastMidsTenders portal. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the recreational and amusement sectors to partner with a major city council and secure a prominent location in Leicester's city centre. The contract's potential extension up to the 2028/2029 Christmas season offers long-term benefits and the chance for repeat business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an attractive option for local operators looking to expand their footprint. Engaging in this procurement allows operators to enhance their visibility, increase revenue, and build a prestigious portfolio with Leicester City Council as a reputable client. ## Notice Leicester City Council invites proposals from suitably qualified Funfair operators for a funfair - at Humberstone Gate West, Leicester LE1 3PH for its Tourism; Culture & Inward Investment Team. Other city centre sites may be considered in future years and during the life of the contract. City Centre funfairs are one of the focal points of the school holiday periods in Leicester each year (the tender documentation provides the dates) with Christmas having special themed attractions. Site visit details are provided in the tender documentation. The proposed Contract will be for one year with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further three years to include 2028/2029 Christmas season. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 6 December 2024 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only, otherwise they will not be responded to. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b67de2-e0f0-49f5-ba86-79be15a747aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92331000 - Fair and amusement park services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b67de2-e0f0-49f5-ba86-79be15a747aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b67de2-e0f0-49f5-ba86-79be15a747aa 7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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