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title: "T2692 Provision of Fairground Rides and Entertainment Packages for Council Evenits"
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# T2692 Provision of Fairground Rides and Entertainment Packages for Council Evenits

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f2

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of fairground rides and entertainment packages for their council-managed public events, including the major event Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August 2026. The procurement process, under a competitive flexible procedure, involved a selective engagement method, focusing on parties operating in the cultural and entertainment services sector across Northern Ireland (UKN). The tender was divided into two lots: Lot 1 concerning children's fairground rides and Lot 2 encompassing entertainment activities like face painting and performer services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 15th May 2026, with contracts signed shortly thereafter, commencing on 1st June 2026 and spanning until 31st May 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total contract value was set at a gross amount of £456,000.

This procurement offers numerous opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in amusement park services, event organisation, and artistic entertainment services. With the procurement being structured as a competitive flexible procedure, SMEs with expertise in providing engaging family-centric entertainment and the capability to operate and manage event services can leverage this contract to expand their business portfolios, showcasing competence in delivering high-quality public entertainment services. Companies like G Force Amusements Ltd and Friendly Faces, both SMEs, have secured contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2, respectively, demonstrating that such business entities are well-suited to compete successfully in similar future tenders, broadening their market presence and operational scale within the public sector in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Council requires the provision, delivery, installation, safe operation, supervision, and removal of fairground rides, inflatables, and family-focused entertainment activities for Council-managed public events across Belfast. Lot 1 includes children's fairground rides and inflatables, supplied with trained operators, full safety documentation (PIPA/ADIPS, BS EN 14960), generators, staffing, and transport. Lot 2 includes entertainment activities such as face painting, balloon modelling, arts and crafts, walkabout performers, interactive shows, sensory play, game stalls, and an onsite coordinator, with all materials, equipment, and staffing provided. Services must be delivered at multiple event locations and scaled to meet varying event requirements throughout the contract period.

### Lot Information

Provision of Fairground Rides

Options: Sufficient flexibility will be included in the contract documents to cover all associated services and contingencies.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period.

Provision of Entrainment Packages

Options: Sufficient flexibility will be included in the contract documents to cover all associated services and contingencies.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| Contracts value | £380,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRIENDLY FACES; G FORCE AMUSEMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92312240 - Services provided by entertainers
- 92331000 - Fair and amusement park services
- 92331200 - Amusement park services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041112-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082533-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041112-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082533-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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