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title: "ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Event Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a06"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Event Support Services

Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a06

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## Summary

Ards and North Down Borough Council recently awarded a contract for the provision of Event Support Services, including staging, equipment hire, sound engineers, lighting technicians, audio visual technicians, and stage crew. The procurement process, identified by OCID “ocds-h6vhtk-045a06”, was completed by 18th October 2024 and had an estimated annual contract value of £114,000. The procurement method was an open procedure under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The contract was awarded to ACK Productions Limited, based in Belfast, UK. The procurement stage now stands as completed, with an initial contract period of 2 years, extendable for up to three additional 12-month periods subject to performance reviews.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management and associated services such as equipment hire and technical production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those offering comprehensive event support services, could find this contract beneficial for their growth. The flexibility of the extension options adds long-term engagement opportunities for businesses looking to establish or solidify their presence within the regional event services market in the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in staging, sound, lighting, and audiovisual setups would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future, offering both immediate and extended business prospects.

## Notice

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of the following Event Support Services - Staging; Equipment Hire; Sound Engineer(s); Lighting Technician(s); Audio Visual Technicians; Stage Crew.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of the following Event Support Services - Staging; Equipment Hire; Sound Engineer(s); Lighting Technician(s); Audio Visual Technicians; Stage Crew. Additional information: The contract value is per year, and based on estimated annual cost.

Options: The initial contract period commenced on 18th October 2024, for a period of 2 years. There will be options to extend for a further 3 x 12month periods, to be reviewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and written agreement by both parties.

Renewal: It is anticipated the contract will commence on 15 October 2024 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extended the contract for a further 3x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034049-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £456,000 |
| Lots value | £456,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT20 4BT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | TLN09 Ards and North Down |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 32342410 - Sound equipment
- 45237000 - Stage construction works
- 79952000 - Event services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
- 92370000 - Sound technician

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034049-2024
- 16 May 2024 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015534-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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