---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06048a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHORLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06048a

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## Summary

Chorley Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded a procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show." The industry category is event services (CPV code 79952000), and the location is Astley Park in Chorley, UKD47 region. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, with the tender initiated on 13th January 2026 and key activities scheduled between July and August of each year from 2026 to 2028. The contract entails marquee hire for these annual events, with the setup required by 20th July 2026 and derig from 4th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in event services and marquee hire, to secure a multi-year contract valued at £169,691.11. The awarded supplier, FIELD AND LAWN LIMITED, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities—namely, those with experience and capability to deliver specific event services. This open competition approach allows for wide participation, thus providing potential growth avenues for businesses that can competitively meet the criteria of price, quality, and social value.

## Notice

The Chorley Flower Show will take place between 31st July and 2nd August 2026 in Astley Park, Chorley. The marquees will need to be set up by Monday 20th July 2026 and derig can take place from Tuesday 4th August 2026. This contract will be expected to run for a term of 3 years and will cover the flower shows that takes place in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The contract will be reviewed annually, and should it be determined that the event is no longer viable before the end of the 3-year period the contract will be terminated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064676-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £169,691 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIELD AND LAWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064676-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002613-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064676-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002613-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fieldandlawn.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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