---
title: "BT334 - Event production for Trafalgar Square (Christmas tree lighting ceremony)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab9f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# BT334 - Event production for Trafalgar Square (Christmas tree lighting ceremony)

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab9f

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## Summary

Westminster City Council recently completed the procurement process for the "BT334 - Event production for Trafalgar Square (Christmas tree lighting ceremony)" contract. The council sought the services of an outdoor event production company to handle the planning, management, and delivery of this festive event in London. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, as it fell below the threshold for wider competition. The contract was awarded on 8th October 2025 to Underbelly, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in London, with the contract period extending from 10th October 2025 to 15th January 2029, for a value of £117,600 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event services industry, particularly those specialising in outdoor and festive event production. SMEs with expertise in event management, particularly those already familiar with high-profile public celebrations, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning such contracts can provide substantial growth opportunities through increased visibility and the potential for further public sector engagements. As the awarded contract demonstrates, successful suppliers not only gain financial benefits but also enhance their reputation and network within the public sector arena.

## Notice

Westminster City Council is seeking to procure the services of an outdoor event production company to plan, manage and deliver the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063730-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 15 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063730-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063730-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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