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title: "Delivery of Aberdeen City's Christmas Village"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608783"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-15"
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# Delivery of Aberdeen City's Christmas Village

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608783

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council is currently at the award stage for the procurement titled "Delivery of Aberdeen City's Christmas Village". This open procedure aims to secure a contract valued at £600,000 for the delivery of services enhancing the city's Christmas Village from 2021 to 2023. The primary location for this service is Aberdeen, UK, and the contract was signed on 21st September 2021. Service providers were invited to submit their proposals, creating an opportunity for businesses to collaborate in areas such as events management, entertainment, and hospitality.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and service providers with experience in event planning, decoration, and community engagement. With a focus on innovative ideas and the successful delivery of festive activities—like markets, performances, and family attractions—businesses with specialised knowledge in these areas would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, bidders can benefit from the Council's commitment to community engagement, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to integrate social responsibility into their operations.

## Notice

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2021 - 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historically, Aberdeen's Christmas Village has taken place on Broad Street and Upperkirkgate, over a 6-week period, starting the fourth week in November to the 31 of December. The event has grown in scale and reputation since its inception in 2015, with previous events featuring a range of elements, including an ice rink, food & drink outlets, local chalet craft market, family attractions and a Santa's grotto. Tenderers are not required to follow any precedents set by previous events. Proposals of all formats, which meet the general conditions of the contact and ensure the continued successful delivery and development of the event, are welcomed. Bidders are welcomed to visit this year's event to get an idea of the current offering but should not feel obliged to propose a similar offering moving forward. Appendix 7 Christmas Village Feedback report 2018, is provided for information

Renewal: Initial contract period is one year with three further periods of one year available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430667 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JCPF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430667
- 20 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375849

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=9
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 7 - Christmas Village Research 2018 Results
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=10
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 8 - Broad Street Power Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=11
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 9 - Marischal College Quadrangle access information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=12
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 10 - Marischal College Quandrangle Safety Corridor
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=13
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 11 - Marischal College Quadrangle site plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=14
  23rd December 2019 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=5
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=6
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=7
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 6 - PDF 2020 site plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=8
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 6a - DWG Xmas 2020 Site plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=1
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 1 - Statements of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=2
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=3
  23rd December 2019 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375849&idx=4
  23rd December 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375849
  Delivery of Aberdeen City's Christmas Village - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2020 - 2023
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430667
  Delivery of Aberdeen City's Christmas Village - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite tenders for the provision of the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2021 - 2023

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000608783

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