---
title: "BBC Big Weekend Wraparound Celebration Event Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a601"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# BBC Big Weekend Wraparound Celebration Event Management

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a601

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Sunderland City Council's "BBC Big Weekend Wraparound Celebration Event Management" has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to AH EVENTS GROUP LTD. This event, taking place from 22 May to 24 May 2026 in Sunderland, UK, falls under the services category, specifically event services. The council sought an Event Manager to handle event management, health & safety, and event infrastructure, aiming to highlight the area's cultural diversity through music, dance, and workshops. The procurement method was below threshold, with the contract signed on 1 May 2026 and valued at £34,334.40 gross.

This contract provides numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and related services. With a focus on community engagement, creativity, and showcasing local talent, suppliers who excel in creating inclusive, culturally diverse, and family-friendly events would thrive in such projects. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those with experience in orchestrating complex public events, cultural programmes, or community initiatives, would find significant business growth potential through participation in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council have appointed an Event Manager to provide event management, health & safety support, and all associated event infrastructure for the BBC Wraparound Celebration. The BBC Wraparound Celebration is designed to showcase community creativity, encourage participation, and highlight the rich cultural diversity of the area. By bringing together live music, dance performances, and hands-on creative workshops, the event aims to provide an inclusive, family-friendly space where people of all ages can connect, explore new creative experiences, and celebrate local talent. As a result, the event is expected to strengthen community identity, increase engagement with local artists, foster new creative partnerships, and offer positive wellbeing benefits through shared cultural and artistic activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049599-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 24 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,612 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AH EVENTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049599-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049599-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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