Published date: 8 January 2025

This notice was replaced on 30 April 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 30 April 2025)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Christmas tree lights - 31522000

  • Event services - 79952000

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

    • Entertainment services - 92300000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£625,000 to £4,375,000

Procurement reference

BOURN001-DN737980-17448825

Published date

8 January 2025

Closing date

31 October 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

15 January 2025

Contract end date

14 January 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) requires the services of a supplier to provide Christmas Illuminations, a Christmas Market and Ice Rink for the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland within Bournemouth Town Centre, Lower Gardens and Pier Approach.\\r\r
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It is expected that the supplier will use revenue gained from both the Christmas Market and Ice Rink to arrange the lighting displays that are focused within the Lower Gardens and Pier Approach.\\r\r
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The successful supplier will be required to work closely with the Council on this project ensuring transparency in accounts and working practices.\\r\r
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The anticipated start date of the contract is 15th January 2025.The Contract will be for 5 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years (5+1+1).\\r\r
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The estimated value of turnover to be generated from the Christmas Market and Ice Rink elements of this contract is £825,000 per annum.\\r\r
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Please note that this turnover value is an estimation only and the Council are unable to guarantee any value of turnover throughout the contract term.\\r\r
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The estimated value of the Christmas Illuminations element of the contract will be £200,000 per annum. It is expected that the supplier will use revenue gained from both the Christmas Market and Ice Rink for the costs associated with the Christmas Illuminations.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland - Illuminations, Ice Rink & Christmas Market

  • Awarded contract
  • Published 8 January 2025

Award information

Awarded date

23 December 2024

Contract start date

15 January 2025

Contract end date

14 January 2030

Total value of contract

£3,125,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Alpine Christmas Markets Ltd

Address

2 Oakfield Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2AL

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

Bournemouth Christmas Company Ltd

About the buyer

Contact name

Strategic Procurement Team

Address

BCP Council
Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
England

Telephone

01202128989

Email

Procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk