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title: "PR342025 Exeter Corn Exchange Events Technicians"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671d2"
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# PR342025 Exeter Corn Exchange Events Technicians

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671d2

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## Summary

Exeter City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of events technicians for the Exeter Corn Exchange and various other venues across the city. The procurement process, conducted using the open procedure, falls under the "services" industry category and specifically targets entertainment services. The award, amounting to £190,000, was made on 30th June 2026 to SHOWBITZ LTD, a local SME based in Exeter. The contract, which is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2028, includes potential for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. The standstill period concludes on 11th July 2026, and the final contract signature is scheduled by the end of July 2026, offering a maximum contract duration until 2031 if all renewals are utilised. Key services required include sound engineering, lighting operations, AV setup, and stage management.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in event management and technical support services. It is particularly appealing to SMEs with expertise in live event environments, as technical proficiency, applicable qualifications, and relevant experience are essential. Companies in the entertainment and cultural services sector stand to benefit, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions in sound and lighting engineering and comprehensive event management support. The contract's potential renewals and additional procurement options allow for ongoing business growth and stability in working relationships with Exeter City Council, making it an attractive prospect for suitably qualified firms.

## Notice

Exeter City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced technicians to support events at the Exeter Corn Exchange (Market Street, Exeter EX1 1BW) as well as at other Council-owned buildings, venues, and public spaces across the city. The required services cover sound engineering and audio operation, lighting operation including programming and rigging, AV setup and operation and the provision of stage management and associated technical support. Technicians must hold appropriate professional qualifications, maintain valid insurance, and be able to demonstrate proven experience within live event environments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As detailed in ITT Vol 1.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061445-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061445-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026444-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061445-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026444-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://showbitz.co.uk
- https://exeter.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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