---
title: "New Years Eve Event Management 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db46"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06db46.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-04"
---

# New Years Eve Event Management 2026

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db46

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process for managing the New Year's Eve Event 2026. The process, which falls under the services industry category and specifically targets event services, was conducted in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded following a limited procurement method designed for projects below certain financial thresholds. The procurement stage concluded with an active contract, starting on 27th July 2026 and ending on 2nd January 2027, with a contract value of £145,000. The award was finalised on 20th July 2026.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in event management and related services. Given the engagement of THE FESTIVALS GROUP UK LTD, an SME located in Brighton, businesses of similar size and capability with a focus on high-quality event delivery would be well-positioned to take advantage of such tenders. Sub-central government contracts, like this one from Sunderland City Council, offer avenues for small to medium enterprises to expand their portfolios and establish strong partnerships with local government entities.

## Notice

The New Years Eve Event Management 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073709-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 2 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,000 |

## 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 | THE FESTIVALS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073709-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073709-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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