Published date: 12 January 2024

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.


Closing: 26 January 2024, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Event services - 79952000

  • Cultural event organisation services - 79952100

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP835031790

Published date

12 January 2024

Closing date

26 January 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

31 July 2024

Contract end date

31 July 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified contractor to provide an open air cinema in two locations (either two parks or one park and the town centre event space) for an initial period of two years with an option to extend up to four years. The open air cinema will run for a period of two weeks over the school summer holidays (dates TBC)
The successful Contractor will be required to;
•Provide a a high quality cinema screen experience in two locations for a period of two weeks showing a variety of films;
•Be responsible for film licensing through Filmbank
•Incorporate screening the Paris Olympics into the film schedule (for 2024 only)
•Provide site manager and adequate staff for the entirety of the event to help with public enquiries, cleaning and maintenance of site
•Provide 24 hour security
•Be responsible for dealing with all Health and Safety requirements, liaising with the relevant authorities where appropriate on behalf of Watford Borough Council within the annual cost.
•To allow for meetings with interested parties and providing them with details of the project and the council's requirements.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Derek Hatcher

Address

Town Hall
Watford
WD17 3EX
UK

Telephone

01923278370

Email

derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk