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title: "Tender for the Provision of Public Engagement in Dundee's City Square over the Festive Season"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582174"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-29"
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# Tender for the Provision of Public Engagement in Dundee's City Square over the Festive Season

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582174

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## Summary

Dundee City Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of public engagement activities in Dundee's City Square during the festive season, as outlined in the tender titled "Tender for the Provision of Public Engagement in Dundee's City Square over the Festive Season." This tender falls under the services category in the public order and safety industry, with the tender process classified as open. Interested parties must submit their bids by 29th May 2019, and the successful concessionaire will be expected to deliver a six-week public engagement programme that may include various creative activities, markets, and retail opportunities. The engagement event is set to be held at Dundee City Square, located in DD1 3BB.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in event management, creative services, catering, and entertainment. Companies that can offer innovative engagement solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the intention for the successful Concessionaire to initiate an annual event, businesses may find additional growth potential through ongoing partnerships and support from Dundee City Council, aiming to enhance community engagement and tourism during the festive period.

## Notice

The Purchaser is seeking to appoint a competent and suitably qualified Concessionaire who will deliver a six week public engagement programme during the festive period. The successful Concessionaire will be required to deliver an engagement event programme offering variety of creative activities and/or entertainment that will attract and engage the public. Examples can include but are not limited to the provision of a festive market, licenced bar*, catering units, retail opportunities, activities, entertainment, etc. Following the appointment of the successful Concessionaire, Dundee City Council shall financially support development proposals and innovative opportunities leading to an established and successful annual event.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Purchaser is seeking to appoint a competent and suitably qualified Concessionaire who will deliver a six week public engagement programme during the festive period. The successful Concessionaire will be required to deliver an engagement event programme offering variety of creative activities and/or entertainment that will attract and engage the public. Examples can include but are not limited to the provision of a festive market, licenced bar*, catering units, retail opportunities, activities, entertainment, etc. Following the appointment of the successful Concessionaire, Dundee City Council shall financially support development proposals and innovative opportunities leading to an established and successful annual event.

Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract will operate each winter for the next three years with a one year proposed extension by mutual agreement of both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352646 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352646

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352646&idx=1
  29th April 2019 - Invitation to Tender - Public Engagement over the Festive Season
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352646&idx=2
  29th April 2019 - Appendix A - European Single Procurement Documents (Scotland) - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352646&idx=3
  29th April 2019 - Appendix B - Declaration Form - Non-Involvement and Serious Crime
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352646&idx=4
  29th April 2019 - Appendix C - City Square Layout Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352646
  Tender for the Provision of Public Engagement in Dundee's City Square over the Festive Season - The Purchaser is seeking to appoint a competent and suitably qualified Concessionaire who will deliver a six week public engagement programme during the festive period. The successful Concessionaire will be required to deliver an engagement event programme offering variety of creative activities and/or entertainment that will attract and engage the public. Examples can include but are not limited to the provision of a festive market, licenced bar*, catering units, retail opportunities, activities, entertainment, etc. Following the appointment of the successful Concessionaire, Dundee City Council shall financially support development proposals and innovative opportunities leading to an established and successful annual event.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=582174
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