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title: "Boston Illuminate Parade Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d527"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Boston Illuminate Parade Delivery

Buyer: EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d527

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## Summary

East Lindsey District Council, functioning in sub-central government, has procured the services of the University of Lincoln for the "Boston Illuminate Parade Delivery." This contract is aimed at delivering the Illuminate 2026 community arts programme as part of Boston's Christmas events, including workshops and an illuminated parade. The procurement was completed directly, without competition, under a "Below threshold" arrangement due to its specialised nature. The contract, valued at £36,000 gross, started on 28th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026, with services rendered across numerous UK regions including UKE, UKF, and UKG.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the cultural and heritage sectors, particularly those capable of engaging communities through artistic services. Organisations with experience in large-scale, public art events, and youth engagement programmes stand to gain significantly by aligning with similar public objectives and leveraging the exposure from such initiatives. Although this particular procurement was completed without competition, similar future projects may offer opportunities for competitive bidding, inviting businesses adept in cultural event delivery and community involvement to vie for such contracts.

## Notice

Delivery of the Illuminate 2026 community arts programme, including consultation, workshops and an illuminated parade in Boston. The project engages local residents and young people in cultural and heritage activities as part of the town's Christmas events programme. Due to the specialist nature of the event requirements, a competitive procurement process was not considered appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071177-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | HORNCASTLE |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN9 6PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071177-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071177-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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