Published date: 1 September 2022

This notice was replaced on 10 January 2023

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

Awarded contract (published 10 January 2023)

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

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£25,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

BLACKDARW001-DN631010-51511513

Published date

1 September 2022

Closing date

13 September 2022

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

6 October 2022

Contract end date

30 December 2023

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?

Yes


Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking for a professional, experienced and reliable events
company to deliver Darwen Town Centre's Christmas light switch on event in Darwen Market Square. This will include all aspects of creative content, infrastructure, event management and promotion. We are seeking proposals for an exciting family friendly stage programme and are keen to encourage the use of sponsorship to reduce costs or add value to the event. The event will be marketed as part of the boroughs wider festive programme, but the proposal should include an event marketing plan that will be delivered for the event


About the buyer

Contact name

Peter Hughes

Address

Town Hall
King William Street
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1254585216

Email

peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/