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title: "Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749810"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-30"
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# Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749810

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024-2026. The contract, valued at £6,000,000 GBP, was signed on 30th May 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The Christmas Village event historically takes place in Aberdeen at Broad Street and Upperkirkgate over a 6-week period, running from the fourth week in November to the 31st of December. The Aberdeen City Council aims to enhance the cultural and event offerings of the city through this contract.

This tender for the Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024-2026 presents significant business opportunities for service providers in the event management and entertainment industry. Businesses with experience in organising large-scale festive events, providing attractions, managing food & drink outlets, and coordinating markets would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers the chance to contribute to Aberdeen's cultural vibrancy and enhance its image as a festive destination. Interested parties should consider submitting their proposals in line with the specified tender and submission requirements.

## Notice

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired seek competent proposals for the delivery of Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026. Historically, Aberdeen's Christmas Village has taken place on Broad Street and Upperkirkgate, over a 6-week period, starting the fourth week in November and ending on 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, chalet craft market featuring a wide range of local makers, family attractions and a Santa's grotto.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired seek competent proposals for the delivery of Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026.

Renewal: Any contract resulting from this ITT will initially be for one year with the option to extend on an annual basis up to a maximum of 2 extensions, i.e. a maximum of 3 years covered in total. The option to take up this annual extension will be at Aberdeen City Council's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506330 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 92331000 - Fair and amusement park services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506330
- 13 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492515

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=16
  13th November 2023 - Section 4 - Supplier Selection and Tender Evaluation process. ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=17
  13th November 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=10
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 9 - Marischal College Quadrangle access and power
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=11
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 10 - Marischal College Quadrangle safety corridor
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=12
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 11 - Marischal College Quadrangle site plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=13
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 12 - Union Terrace Gardens PDF Site plans & Power locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=14
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 12a - Union Terrace Gardens DWG Site plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=15
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 13 - Union Terrace Gardens power spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=7
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 6 - Xmas 2024 DWG site plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=8
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 7 - Christmas Village 2022 Feedback report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=9
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 8 - Broad St power specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=1
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=2
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 2 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=3
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=4
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=5
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 5- Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492515&idx=6
  13th November 2023 - Appendix 6 - Xmas 2024 PDF site plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492515
  Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026 - Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired seek competent proposals for the delivery of Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026. Historically, Aberdeen's Christmas Village has taken place on Broad Street and Upperkirkgate, over a 6-week period, starting the fourth week in November and ending on 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, chalet craft market featuring a wide range of local makers, family attractions and a Santa's grotto.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506330
  Delivery Contract for Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026 - Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired seek competent proposals for the delivery of Aberdeen's Christmas Village 2024 - 2026. Historically, Aberdeen's Christmas Village has taken place on Broad Street and Upperkirkgate, over a 6-week period, starting the fourth week in November and ending on 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, chalet craft market featuring a wide range of local makers, family attractions and a Santa's grotto.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749810
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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