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title: "009069 - Christmas Market Event Manager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ba8"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# 009069 - Christmas Market Event Manager

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ba8

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking proposals for the role of Event Manager and Deputy for their annual Christmas Market, with a contract period from 13th November to 30th December 2025, excluding the main days of Christmas. This tender falls under services in urban planning, exhibition organisation, and building management, with opportunities in multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, inviting open competitions until the deadline on 21st July 2025. Interested parties must submit bids via the OPEN portal, ensuring compliance with submission terms outlined by the council.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, offering the possibility to operate in a visibly prominent public sphere and showcase expertise in orchestration and logistics. SMEs are considered suitable, creating accessible opportunities for smaller businesses with capabilities in urban planning or events. Those with experience in managing large-scale, multi-day events featuring complex schedules will be well-suited to apply, especially if they can demonstrate high-quality delivery, compliance and safety measures, and an understanding of social value impacts. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and gain exposure by managing a high-profile public event.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is seeking to procure the services of a qualified and experienced individual or company to provide the services of an Event Manager and Deputy for the Newcastle Christmas Market. This document outlines the main role, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position. The Event Manager and Deputy will be required from the 13th November until the 30th December 2025 (not required Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038454-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 09:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038454-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038454-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.open-uk.org
  Project # OPEN20251207

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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