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title: "T2730 - Development, Management and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06595f"
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# T2730 - Development, Management and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2026

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06595f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Development, Management and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2026' was conducted by Belfast City Council, located in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the industry category of cultural and event services with a focus on large-scale event management. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. The formal award was made on 11th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 12th May 2026 and conclude on 11th February 2027. This contract has the potential for renewal up to February 2028, subject to performance and funding availability. The procurement is complete, and the contract value was grossed at £360,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with experience in cultural and recreational services. The project requires collaboration with artists and community organisations, offering chances for businesses to innovate and co-design vibrant cultural experiences. Companies with strong marketing capabilities, safety management expertise, and connections within the Belfast cultural sector are well-suited to this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the contracted supplier MayWe Events Ltd, are encouraged to partake in such tenders, which can significantly enhance business prospects and industry visibility in cultural event management.

## Notice

An experienced Contractor is required to develop, manage, and deliver Culture Night Belfast 2026. The key components of this tender will include: - Large-scale event management skills and curation of events. - Co-design of events with individual artists or contributors. - Knowledge of the cultural sector, including funded and non-funded organisations, freelance, artists, libraries and heritage, as well as strong existing relationships with the sector across the city. - Safety, accessibility and communication with key stakeholders and statutory agencies. - Marketing resources appropriate for an event of this scale.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If the Council renews the contract, the following optional service will be delivered: - Development, Management, and Delivery of Culture Night Belfast 2027.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Contract for up to a further 12 months. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042788-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAYWE EVENTS |

## 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
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 07:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042788-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 07:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038287-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 14:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015723-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042788-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038287-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015723-2026
  20th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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