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title: "NOVUM Festival Event Safety, Production Management and Production Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649ac"
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# NOVUM Festival Event Safety, Production Management and Production Supply

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649ac

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract for the NOVUM Festival Event Safety, Production Management, and Production Supply. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the contract involves managing the production and safety aspects of the city's multi-artform summer festival. The contract was awarded to TIM GARBUTT EVENTS LTD. and spans from 22nd April 2026 to 21st April 2028, with the option of a 12-month extension. This falls under the cultural event organisation services industry category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The total project value is £913,650 gross, with a threshold above £761,375. The procurement stage for the tender is complete, with significant dates including the award on 27th April 2026.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses skilled in event management and production services, particularly those specialising in cultural events. Companies with expertise in multi-site and complex event delivery, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete for similar projects. With Newcastle City Council's emphasis on high standards of technical and operational excellence alongside public safety, there is scope for businesses to expand their portfolio and influence in the cultural sector. The successful award demonstrates potential for growth and establishment in the regions surrounding Newcastle and within the broader UK event management industry.

## Notice

To procure the provision of event safety management, production management, and supply of production goods and services for NOVUM Festival over a maximum of three years. This role is critical to the success of NOVUM, ensuring the festival is delivered to the highest standards of technical excellence, operational efficiency, and public safety. NOVUM is a vibrant, multi-artform summer festival that takes place annually in Newcastle upon Tyne. This opportunity was published via the OPEN E-Procurement tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038194-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £761,375 |
| Contracts value | £761,375 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIM GARBUTT EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038194-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032117-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010780-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038194-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032117-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010780-2026
  6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tgevents.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org

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