---
title: "Provision of Events Management Services (incl. Christmas Lights Switch on Events)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000493013"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-14"
---

# Provision of Events Management Services (incl. Christmas Lights Switch on Events)

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000493013

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## Summary

The procurement process involves South Lanarkshire Council, located at Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, UK, seeking a qualified organisation for the "Provision of Events Management Services," including Christmas Lights Switch On Events. This open tender is presently in the active stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 26th May 2017. The contract is projected to have a total value of approximately £247,500, covering multiple events planned across several towns in South Lanarkshire from 18th November to 3rd December 2017. Following the award period starting on 30th May 2017, the successful bidder will have a contract duration of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in events management and related services. Companies that have demonstrable experience in managing large-scale events, particularly in outdoor settings, would be well-suited to compete. With funding allocated for each event, including higher amounts for certain towns, there is potential for substantial revenue generation. Additionally, successful bidders can expect to establish a working relationship with South Lanarkshire Council, possibly leading to future collaboration on other community events and services.

## Notice

Provision of an Events Management Service including Christmas Lights Switch on Events.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) wish to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to provide an events management service including the production, delivery and management of the Council's programme of staged Christmas celebrations. . The six Christmas Lights Switch On Events 2017 will be held in the following towns on the dates as noted below: . - Lanark - Saturday 18th November 2017 - East Kilbride Village - Sunday 19th November 2017 - Carluke - Friday 24th November 2017 - Hamilton - Saturday 25th November 2017 - Rutherglen - Saturday 2nd December 2017 - Cambuslang - Sunday 3rd December 2017 . The funding available for each Event is 7500 GBP, with the exception of Hamilton which is set at 12000 GBP (49500 GBP per annum in total) with all costs for the provision of the events to be included in this sum. The full requirements for the 2017 Christmas events are detailed within the tender documents. Future requirements will be discussed directly with the successful bidder. . Events are guaranteed for year 1 of the contract only and thereafter will be subject to budget availability. . The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 years.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292567 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,500 |
| Lots value | £247,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292567
- 25 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281052
  Provision of Events Management Services (incl. Christmas Lights Switch on Events) - Provision of an Events Management Service including Christmas Lights Switch on Events.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292567
  Provision of Events Management Services (incl. Christmas Lights Switch on Events) - Provision of an Events Management Service including Christmas Lights Switch on Events.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000493013
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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