---
title: "Dartford's Big Day Out 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055748"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Dartford's Big Day Out 2025

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055748

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Dartford's Big Day Out 2025" was managed by Dartford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority. The event was organised under a direct procurement method, specifically a "below threshold - without competition" process. The contract covered event services and was held at Central Park, Dartford, in the region of UKJ4, England. The contract commenced on 11th July 2025 and concluded on 31st July 2025. The total value of the contract was £49,200 with a net amount of £41,000, provided in GBP. Key stages included a contract termination notice published on 25th November 2025, following contract completion.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for businesses, especially those in the events services sector. Companies that specialise in organising large-scale public events, providing live entertainment, food stalls, and traditional fairground attractions would find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement process demonstrates a streamlined approach for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it accessible for entities with a focus on delivering comprehensive community events. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish strong working relationships with local governance, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

Dartford Borough Council's Big Day Out is a popular 2-day free family event which takes place over one weekend, Saturday & Sunday, in July each year. The event location is Central Park, Dartford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076963-2025 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,000 |
| Contracts value | £41,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 15:33 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076963-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039020-2025
- 2 Jul 2025 at 09:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036652-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076963-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039020-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036652-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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