--- title: "Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Renfrewshire Council for the "Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation" involves an open procedure focused on selecting a seasoned creative service provider. This contract falls under the industry category of general public services and will take place in Renfrewshire. The notable dates for the festival are 23rd and 24th October 2026, and 29th and 30th October 2027, with an option to include 27th and 28th October 2028. The open tender process for this project started in January 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 16th February 2026, and the contract was awarded on 12th May 2026. This procurement presents ample growth opportunities, particularly for established creative companies capable of delivering vibrant parade productions and town centre animations. Businesses in the creative services sector, especially those experienced in event management and animation, could greatly benefit from this contract. As the procurement method follows an open procedure, it creates a competitive environment where businesses have the chance to propose innovative solutions, potentially expanding their portfolio and networks. Additionally, the project carries community benefits requirements, opening avenues for businesses focused on local engagement and social value delivery. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Tender Procedure was conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Threshold Open Tender procedure relating to a Services Contract.. Award of Contract for Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation Renewal: Option to extend for 12 Months from 1 December 2027 - 30 November 2028, at sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555643 | | 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 | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 May 2026 | | Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £524,845 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CIRQUE BIJOU | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555643 - 15 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547250 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547250 Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation - Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555643 Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation - Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820428 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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