Published date: 20 November 2024
This notice was replaced on 11 March 2025
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 11 March 2025)
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Event services - 79952000
Entertainment services - 92300000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£5,100,000
Procurement reference
MANC001-DN752795-36647533
Published date
20 November 2024
Closing date
20 December 2024
Closing time
11am
Contract start date
3 April 2025
Contract end date
2 April 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Manchester City Council (MCC) is inviting experienced and innovative operators to tender for the design, delivery, operation, and management of the Winter Lights Festival. The successful tenderer will be responsible for bringing this vision to life, from initial concept development to the day-to-day running of the event.
More information
Additional text
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The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 20th December 2024
About the buyer
Contact name
Josh Ward
Address
Floor 5 (Mount Street Elevation)
Town Hall Extension, Albert Square
Manchester
M60 2LA
England
Telephone
+44 1612345000
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