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title: "Tender for the Provision of Dundee Christmas Village"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766429"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Tender for the Provision of Dundee Christmas Village

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766429

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## Summary

Dundee City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Christmas Village in Dundee’s City Square for 2024 to NL Productions Ltd. The project, under the category of general public services, involves creating a festive experience featuring a real ice rink, diverse food and drink offerings, a funfair with various rides, and extensive Christmas decorations. The contract, which follows an open procurement procedure, was signed on 2 August 2024, and the village will be operational seven days a week in Dundee City Centre, UKM71. Key dates include the contract signing on 2 August 2024 and substantial activities set to commence in the latter parts of the year.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in event management, ice rink operations, food and beverage provision, and festive theming. The scope of work includes on-site management, decor, and the overall operational maintenance of the Christmas Village. Companies with capabilities in staging large-scale public events, catering services tailored to diverse dietary preferences, and those experienced in providing family-oriented entertainment will find valuable prospects for growth. Additionally, there is a focus on community engagement, with a specific requirement for allocating a portion of market space to local traders, enhancing local business participation and reflecting Dundee’s vibrant cultural scene.

## Notice

It is Dundee City Council's ambition to continue to improve the city's celebrations by hosting the main Christmas Village in Dundee's City Square in 2024 which should include the following elements. The award is for a Christmas Village in City Square, which operates 7 days a week and features. A real ice rink, minimum size of 10m x 20m, managed by the appointed company, providing an authentic ice-skating experience for visitors. A varied food and drink offering that provides a sense of place to Dundee and caters for a range of tastes and dietary requirements. A funfair, which has an appropriate mix of traditional, family, and thrill rides. These should be themed appropriately for the season. Traditional elements that align with the weight restriction and site capacity will be considered. Associated theming and dressing, including but not limited to, Christmas decorations, light features, projections, background music and designed site signage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement process is for the contract the provision of a Christmas Village within the Dundee City Centre. Dundee'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 Dundee, and to strengthen Dundee's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Dundee City Council seeks competent proposals for the delivery of Dundee's Christmas Village 2024. Previously, Dundee's Christmas activities have taken place in City Square and Slessor Gardens, over a 6-week period, starting the fourth week in November and ending on the first week in January. Previous events featured a range of elements, including a real ice rink, food & drink outlets, chalet markets featuring a wide range of makers and traders, family attractions, rides, and a Santa's grotto. It is Dundee City Council's ambition to continue to improve the city's celebrations by hosting the main Christmas Village in Dundee's City Square in 2024 which should include the following elements. The requirement is for a Christmas Village in City Square, which operates 7 days a week and features listed below. A real ice rink, minimum size of 10m x 20m, managed by the appointed company, providing an authentic ice-skating experience for visitors. A varied food and drink offering that provides a sense of place to Dundee and caters for a range of tastes and dietary requirements. A funfair, which has an appropriate mix of traditional, family, and thrill rides. These should be themed appropriately for the season. Traditional elements that align with the weight restriction and site capacity will be considered. Associated theming and dressing, including but not limited to, Christmas decorations, light features, projections, background music and designed site signage. We expect the operator to allocate a minimum of 20% of market spaces to local traders, thereby promoting community engagement and supporting local businesses. It is anticipated that to deliver these elements, the winning contractor will be required to hire equipment and to work with third parties to put suitable arrangements in place. Competent specialists should be used for each aspect where this is not available in-house. In addition to responsibility for the areas above, the management of the Village, including but not limited to stewarding, first aid, staffing, and emergency evacuation will also remain the responsibility of the winning contractor of this tender as well as marketing and promotion.

Renewal: This contract has the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511250 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NL PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511250
- 13 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505155&idx=1
  22nd May 2024 - DCC/CD/18/24 - ITT Documents for the Provision of a Christmas Village
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505155&idx=3
  22nd May 2024 - DCC/CD/18/24 - ITT Documents for the Provision of a Christmas Village
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505155&idx=2
  21st May 2024 - Site Visit Details for all bidders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505155
  Tender for the Provision of Dundee Christmas Village - It is Dundee City Council's ambition to continue to improve the city's celebrations by hosting the main Christmas Village in Dundee's City Square in 2024 which should include the following elements. The requirement is for a Christmas Village in City Square, which operates 7 days a week and features. A real ice rink, minimum size of 10m x 20m, managed by the appointed company, providing an authentic ice-skating experience for visitors. A varied food and drink offering that provides a sense of place to Dundee and caters for a range of tastes and dietary requirements. A funfair, which has an appropriate mix of traditional, family, and thrill rides. These should be themed appropriately for the season. Traditional elements that align with the weight restriction and site capacity will be considered. Associated theming and dressing, including but not limited to, Christmas decorations, light features, projections, background music and designed site signage.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511250
  Tender for the Provision of Dundee Christmas Village - It is Dundee City Council's ambition to continue to improve the city's celebrations by hosting the main Christmas Village in Dundee's City Square in 2024 which should include the following elements. The award is for a Christmas Village in City Square, which operates 7 days a week and features. A real ice rink, minimum size of 10m x 20m, managed by the appointed company, providing an authentic ice-skating experience for visitors. A varied food and drink offering that provides a sense of place to Dundee and caters for a range of tastes and dietary requirements. A funfair, which has an appropriate mix of traditional, family, and thrill rides. These should be themed appropriately for the season. Traditional elements that align with the weight restriction and site capacity will be considered. Associated theming and dressing, including but not limited to, Christmas decorations, light features, projections, background music and designed site signage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766429

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