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title: "PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE OMAGH ST PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS 2027 & 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d51a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE OMAGH ST PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS 2027 & 2028

Buyer: FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d51a

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## Summary

The Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking tenders for the planning, management, and delivery of the Omagh St Patrick's Day Events in 2027 and 2028. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on the 17th of August 2026. The events aim to enhance Omagh's role as the flagship St Patrick's Day celebration in County Tyrone, attracting visitors from both within the district and beyond. Businesses operating in event services, festival organisation, recreational, cultural, and entertainment services will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The location for these events is in Omagh, Northern Ireland, and the project budget is set at £79,200. This open competition falls under the services category and is below the procurement threshold, encouraging a broad range of applications from various organisations and consortia.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialised in community engagement, event management, and cultural programming to expand their portfolio by participating in a significant public event. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those with a track record in delivering high-profile or culturally significant events, will find their skills well-suited to meet the Council's requirements. Organisations are encouraged to collaborate via consortia to leverage complementary skills and local knowledge, thereby enhancing their proposal's strength and capability to deliver a successful project. This opportunity not only offers financial gain but also provides a platform for businesses to showcase their prowess in event organisation, expand their networks, and contribute to the cultural enrichment of Omagh.

## Notice

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invites tenders from suitably experienced organisations for the planning, management and delivery of the Omagh St Patrick's Day Celebration in 2027 and 2028. The Council wishes to deliver a vibrant, inclusive and high-quality event which enhances Omagh's position as the flagship St Patrick's Day celebration in County Tyrone and attracts visitors from across the district and beyond. The event will comprise two key elements: * A large-scale community parade through Omagh town centre featuring local community organisations, schools, cultural groups, performers, businesses and pipe bands; and * A programme of town centre animation and entertainment designed to create a welcoming and engaging visitor experience. The Council welcomes submissions from commercial organisations, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprises and consortia that can demonstrate the experience, capacity and capability required to deliver the contract. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council welcomes applications from organisations bidding individually or as part of a consortium. Consortium bids are encouraged where they bring together complementary skills, experience and local knowledge to strengthen delivery of the contract. This may include expertise in community engagement, event management, creative facilitation, cultural programming or project delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Year 2 (2027-28): There is an option to extend the contract for the second period commencing 1 May 2027 until 30 April 2028, covering the planning, management and delivery of the Omagh St Patrick's Day Celebrations in 2028. Delivery/completion of the second period of the contract will be required by Friday 17th March 2028. This option to extend for Year 2 is entirely at the discretion of the Council and will be subject to satisfactory performance and successful delivery of the 2027 event, as determined by the Council through post-event evaluation, compliance with contractual requirements and achievement of agreed outputs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071147-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,200 |
| Lots value | £79,200 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENNISKILLEN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT74 7BA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Electoral ward | Portora |
| Westminster constituency | Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 10:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071147-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071147-2026
  28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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