--- title: "Edinburgh's Christmas" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-07" --- # Edinburgh's Christmas Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is planning a tender process for the provision of services related to Edinburgh's Christmas. The opportunity aims to deliver a festive programme of activities and attractions in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including the future notice date of May 1, 2023. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those experienced in event management and tourism, would find this tender suitable for competitive bidding. The City of Edinburgh Council, as the contracting authority, is preparing to engage the market for the upcoming Edinburgh's Christmas event. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the delivery of a rich and varied festive experience in Edinburgh. Interested businesses should be prepared to provide services that align with the historical activities of Edinburgh's Christmas, catering to both visitors and residents. The procurement process is set to progress from the planning stage to the tender phase, offering businesses a chance to showcase their expertise in organising large-scale public events. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) is placing this Prior Information Notice to engage and alert the market to an upcoming opportunity to deliver Edinburgh's Christmas. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Edinburgh's Christmas offers a rich and varied programme of activities, events, attractions and celebrations designed to provide magical experiences for visitors and residents alike. Historically, Edinburgh's Christmas has taken place over a six-week period from around the third weekend in November to around the 6th of January, at locations in and around the city centre. Previous activities have included a market offer, fairground, family attractions and an ice rink. A detailed public consultation on the future of Edinburgh's Christmas was undertaken in 2021. This report is available to download once you register interest. Future editions of Edinburgh's Christmas must reflect the key findings of this consultation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470579 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470579 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470579&idx=3 4th October 2023 - Please see attached communication with an update on both Winter Festivals and Festive Lighting - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470579&idx=2 27th February 2023 - Short questionnaire seeking views and information from potential providers. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470579&idx=1 7th February 2023 - CEC Winter Festival Consultation Report - Final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470579 Edinburgh's Christmas - The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) is placing this Prior Information Notice to engage and alert the market to an upcoming opportunity to deliver Edinburgh's Christmas. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=720361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720361 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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