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Contract for Special Events PA and Equipment Hire

City & County of Swansea · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Swansea Council’s Special Events Team delivers large-scale events across multiple venues, parks, and outdoor spaces throughout Swansea. Event sizes range from 200 to 180,000 attendees. To support these events, we require a comprehensive ran…

Awarded to Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions · 5 awards

• Event services
• Festival organisation services
• Party organisation services
• +1

Concession Contract for a New Major Music Festival

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting Expressions of Interest and proposals from suitably qualified and experienced festival promoters and event organisers to develop and deliver future editions of a new major music…

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Attractions in Albert Square Manchester

Manchester City Council · Local authority · North West England

Manchester's annual festive programme is one of the most celebrated in Europe, attracting millions of visitors and creating a vibrant seasonal atmosphere across the city. As part of Manchester City Council's commitment to enhancing the city…

Awarded to Frostfall

• Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
• Catering services
• Entertainment services
• +3

Design, Organisation and Delivery of Urban and Rural Christmas Events 2026

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

The Council seeks to appoint suitably experienced and specialist events management providers to deliver Christmas Lights Switch-On Events across four urban locations (Portadown, Lurgan, Dromore and Banbridge), Georgian Festival Sunday in Ar…

Awarded to BEAM Creative Network, BNL PRODUCTIONS LTD · 2 awards

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Provision of Event Plant, Equipment and Crew Hire Services for ACBCBC Tourism, Arts and Culture Department Events

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers for the Provision of Event Plant, Equipment and Crew Hire Services for ACBCBC Tourism, Arts and Culture Departmen…

• Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
• Electrotechnical equipment
• Event services
• +3

Bands in the Park 2027-2029

Ross-on-Wye Town Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East of England, Greater London, South West England

Ross-on-Wye Town Council is looking for an organiser for its well established, annual series of summer concerts at the Bandstand, Wye Street, Ross-on-Wye which take place from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Sundays. Organisers are invited to submit an…

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Delivery of a Relaxed Christmas Event 2026

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wishes to appoint a specialist company or social enterprise to deliver event management services for the Relaxed Christmas event in Craigavon throughout a period of time in December 2026,…

Awarded to BNL PRODUCTIONS LTD

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE OMAGH ST PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS 2027 & 2028

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invites tenders from suitably experienced organisations for the planning, management and delivery of the Omagh St Patrick's Day Celebration in 2027 and 2028. The Council wishes to deliver a vibrant, incl…

• Entertainment services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services
• +1

PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENTS IN OMAGH AND ENNISKILLEN 2026 & 2027

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invites tenders from suitably experienced event management organisations for the planning, management and delivery of the Christmas Lights Switch-On Event in Omagh AND/OR Enniskillen on Saturday 21st 202…

• Entertainment services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services
• +1

Cambridge Street Art Festival - Project Management

Cambridge City Council · Local authority · East of England

Cambridge City Council wishes to appoint an experienced creative organisation to lead, develop, coordinate and deliver a city-wide programme celebrating murals and street art, culminating in a dedicated Street Art Festival in Summer 2027. T…

Awarded to THINGS MADE PUBLIC CIC

• Cultural event organisation services
• Festival organisation services
• Recreational, cultural and sporting services

PA0053 - Invitation to Tender for Thamesmead Festival

Peabody Trust · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

Peabody are pleased to announce we are looking for a experienced cultural organisation to develop and deliver the annual Thamesmead Festival around Southmere Lake for the next three consecutive years (2027 – 2029). The appointed organisatio…

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Provision of Event Plant, Equipment and Crew Hire Services for ACBCBC Tourism, Arts and Culture Department Events

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers for the Provision of Event Plant, Equipment and Crew Hire Services for ACBCBC Tourism, Arts and Culture Departmen…

• Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
• Electrotechnical equipment
• Event services
• +3

License To Occupy Land for Food Festival Event Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield City Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Sheffield City Council is seeking an Event Organiser who has achieved demonstrable success and has a track record in organising event with a capacity of 5000+. The Event Organiser shall manage, successfully host, organise the event which ha…

• Event services
• Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
• Fair and exhibition organisation services
• +1

Ealing Council Festivals and Events Tender 2026-2031

London Borough of Ealing Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

Ealing Council is seeking to appoint an external events company to take on management of (A) Ealing Summer Festivals and (B) Ealing’s Place Services (Events) from 1 September 2026 for 5 years to 31 August 2031 with the option to extend one …

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services

T25-049BUS Curation and Management of Merchant Market at Foyle Maritime Festival 2026

Derry City and Strabane District Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified individuals/organisations to curate and manage a Merchant Market at the 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival. The Foyle Maritime Festival (FMF) is due to …

Awarded to MARKET PLACE (EUROPE) LIMITED

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services
• +1

Party in the Park 2026

Wokingham Town Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

Provision of all aspects of a summer concert

Awarded to PRODUCTION LIVE LTD

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Appointment of a Creative Team for Blyth Celebrates Festival of Energy

Northumberland County Council · Local authority · North East England

Northumberland County Council has appointed a Creative Team that will design, create, produce and deliver a high profile and impactful inaugural Festival of Energy that will attract interest from a wide-ranging audience including local peop…

Awarded to WALK THE PLANK

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

The Big Bahooey Festival - 2026-2028

Historic Royal Palaces · Other public body · Nationwide (UK), Greater London

3 year contract (events May 2026, May 2027, May 2028) with the option to extend 1 additional year (May 2029) We are running a tender process with the intention of awarding a contract for the provision of a Festival Producer and are inviting…

Awarded to CIRQUE BIJOU LIMITED

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Filton Festival

Filton Town Council · Local authority · South West England

1. Overview Filton Town Council (FTC) is seeking an experienced event management contractor to plan, manage, and deliver the Filton Festival 2026 - a one-day summer celebration attracting over 2,000 visitors to Elm Park. The 2026 event mark…

• Festival organisation services

Live Music Event Producer R1BW & R2itP

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The BBC is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide the Event Production for both Radio 1 Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park. BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park are held in different UK cities each year, focusing on a…

Awarded to Far and Beyond Events Ltd

• Cultural event organisation services
• Festival organisation services
• Party organisation services

Delivery of a Relaxed Christmas Event 2025

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wishes to appoint a specialist company or social enterprise to deliver event management services for the 'Relaxed Christmas' event in Bleary Business and Community Centre, located at 1 De…

Awarded to BNL PRODUCTIONS LTD

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Urban and Rural Christmas Events 2025

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

The design organisation and delivery of Urban and Rural Christmas Events 2025

Awarded to BNL PRODUCTIONS LTD

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Taunton Together

Taunton Town Council · Local authority · South West England

Taunton Together is a flagship annual community event celebrating the cultural richness, creativity, and diversity of Taunton. It is held on the last Saturday of September (subject to change) and is free for all to attend. The event is desi…

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Wokingham Party in the Park

Wokingham Town Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

Wokingham Town Council is seeking a suitably qualified organisation to organise the annual Party in the Park event. The event will be on Elms Field in Wokingham on Saturday 6th June 2026. Provision will include all aspects of the event. Inc…

Awarded to supplier not published

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Graduation Venue and Associated Services

Robert Gordon University · Education · Scotland

The University seeks a venue(s) for the hosting of annual graduation ceremonies

Awarded to P&J Live

• Event services
• Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
• Fair and exhibition organisation services
• +1

Festival Technical Production

Surrey Heath Borough Council · Local authority · South East England

This tender is for a supplier to provide all production for the event (with the exception of programming Artistes) including stage, lighting, sound, power, fencing, floodlighting, radio comms etc. The council seeks an experienced, committed…

Awarded to supplier not published

• Event services
• Festival organisation services

P420 - Festive Lighting and Christmas Trees

Westminster City Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

As part of the Ward Budget Programme, the Governance and Councillor Liaison Team at Westminster City Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide Festive Lighting and Christmas Trees decorations to 12 sites across …

• Christmas tree
• Christmas tree lights
• Christmas trees and other assemblies of valves
• +2

TENDER FOR HIRE OF EQUIPMENT, PLANT AND SERVICES FOR EVENTS

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite tenders for Hire of Plant, Equipment and Production Services for Festivals & Events within the Council area. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has established an annual public outdoor events & …

• Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
• Electricity distribution and control apparatus
• Event services
• +3

Tender for the Operation of the Utilita Arena, Sheffield

Sheffield City Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

The Council is seeking to procure an experienced and qualified operator to manage the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity for an organisation to partner with the Council to manage a key venue in the UK entertainment …

Awarded to SMG UK Limited, trading as ASM Global

• Artistic services
• Arts-facility operation services
• Band entertainment services
• +3

Tender for the Operation of the City Hall, Sheffield

Sheffield City Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

The Council is seeking to procure an experienced and qualified operator to manage the Sheffield City Hall. This is an exciting opportunity for an organisation to partner with the Council to manage one of its key cultural/ entertainment and …

Awarded to SMG UK Limited, trading as ASM Global

• Artistic services
• Arts-facility operation services
• Band entertainment services
• +3

Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) · Scotland

This VEAT notice is to advise the intention to award a contract term for a three year period to meet Glasgow Life's requirement for a creative organisation to work closely with the Celtic Connections team to develop this high-profile projec…

Awarded to Active Events · 2 awards

• Festival organisation services

Cambridge City Council - Marquee supplier for Cambridge Folk Festival

Cambridge City Council · Local authority · East of England

Marquee supplier for Cambridge Folk Festival

Awarded to GL EVENTS UK LIMITED

• Festival organisation services

Cambridge City Council - Power and Lighting Supplier for the Cambridge Folk Festival

Cambridge City Council · Local authority · East of England

Power and lighting supply for Cambridge Folk Festival

Awarded to Pearce Sound and Lighting LTD T/As Pearce Hire Office

• Festival organisation services
• Lighting equipment and electric lamps

008161 - Festive Lights

Newcastle City Council · Local authority · North East England

Supplier to provide festive lighting for Xmas periods throughout the authority

Awarded to BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED

• Festival organisation services

Festive Lighting

The City of Edinburgh Council · Local authority · Scotland

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to appoint a suitably experienced Contractor to install, commission, maintain, and remove temporary festive lighting infrastructure at various locations throughout the City.

Awarded to Field and Lawn Ltd

• Festival organisation services

Lumiere

Durham County Council · Local authority · North East England

Lumiere Festival of Light

Awarded to ARTICHOKE TRUST

• Festival organisation services

PAN2416 - Public Order and Security Services for F & E

Leicester City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

Public Order and Crowd Control Security Services for Festivals and Events (PAN2416) Lot No 1 - Events with 30,000 attendees and above Lot No 2 - Emergency Management or Incidents Lot No 3 - Events with less than 30,000 attendees

Awarded to Crowdsafe Solutions UK Ltd, Showsec International limited · 4 awards

• Event services
• Festival organisation services
• Public security, law and order services
• +1

St David’s Hall

Cardiff Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

This notice relates to a proposed arrangement between the Cardiff Council (“Council”) and Academy Music Group (“AMG”) in respect of St David’s Hall (“Venue”) in Cardiff city centre. The proposed arrangement will involve the grant of a 45 ye…

Awarded to Academy Music Group Limited

• Band entertainment services
• Bar management services
• Beverage-serving services
• +3

NEPO529 - Events Management and Infrastructure

The Association of North East Councils Limited · Local authority · Nationwide (UK), North East England

The Associate of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a sole supplier Framework for the provision of Events Management and Infrastructure services for use by contracting autho…

Awarded to supplier not published

• Advertising and marketing services
• Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• +3

Sheffield City Council Event Stewarding Framework

Sheffield City Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Sheffield City Council are looking to set up a framework of event stewarding suppliers to cover the stewarding requirements of Council held events across the city.

Awarded to Intelligent Protection Management Group, Showsec International limited, Sierra1 security stewarding · 3 awards

• Event services
• Festival organisation services
• Public security services

Sheffield Food Festival

Sheffield City Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

The Council is looking to appoint a provider to manage the city's annual Food Festival Event. The provider will need to ensure the event is accessible and affordable for everyone, including those who’d not normally attend a traditional food…

Awarded to Swans Productions ltd

• Event services
• Fair and exhibition organisation services
• Festival organisation services

Newcastle Creates

NEWCATLE CITY COUNCIL · Local authority · North East England

Creative Production Services and subsequent delivery of Festival for Newcastle City Council

Awarded to Curated Place

• Festival organisation services

This Is South Tyneside Summer and Winter Festival Parades - Community Engagement Producer/ Choreographer

South Tyneside Council · Local authority · North East England

This is South Tyneside Summer and Winter Festival Parades - Producer/ Choreographer to be delivered in December and a Summer Parade to be delivered in July each year. We are looking to commission an artist or arts organisation to work with …

• Cultural event organisation services
• Fair and exhibition organisation services
• Festival organisation services

Virtual / Hybrid conferencing for the British Council

British Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

British Council is looking to maximise the opportunities offered by digitalisation by identifying the best event technology to supplement in person activities (events, study fairs, conferences etc) to create impactful in-person, hybrid and …

Awarded to supplier not published

• Computer-related services
• Event services
• Fair and exhibition organisation services
• +3

Ealing Summer Festival Events PIN

London Borough of Ealing Council · Local authority · Greater London

Currently, The Council of the London Borough of Ealing hold the Ealing Summer Festivals that run for 3 weeks, around the end of July / beginning of August each year. This comprises Jazz, Blues, Comedy, CAMRA beer and the New Gen Youth Festi…

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
• +2

ITPD for Events Delivery previous ref CH212301

London Borough of Ealing Council · Local authority · Greater London

The contract is for delivery of the Ealing Summer Festivals (Jazz, Blues, Comedy and CAMRA beer festival) and logistical, security and infrastructure delivery for Acton Carnival.

Awarded to supplier not published

• Festival organisation services
• Public relations services

21/024 The Hire, Installation and Operation of an Event Stage and Associated Equipment for a Summer Festival

Tamworth Borough Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Tamworth Borough Council requires a contractor for the hire, installation and operation of an event stage and associated equipment for a summer festival to held within the Castle Grounds. The event will also showcase the town and local area…

• Festival organisation services

Brockwell Park Winter Season Events Concession Contract

London Borough of Lambeth · Local authority · Greater London

The London Borough of Lambeth (LBL) require a concessionaire to plan, promote and produce a series of annual winter events including the possibility of the provision of a Fireworks style event for up to 40,000 people and a New Year’s Eve pr…

Awarded to supplier not published

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services
• +1

Appointment of agent / promoter to organise Royal Hillsborough event

Lisburn and Castlereagh City council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

The appointment of an agent / promoter to organise an event celebrating Royal Hillsborough

Awarded to Notorious Brands Ltd

• Cultural event organisation services
• Event services
• Festival organisation services

Ilford Market Management Operator Supplier Engagement

London Borough of Redbridge · Local authority · Greater London

London Borough of Redbridge is aiming to launch a new 40 stall high quality street market in Ilford Town Centre in Autumn 2021. We want to work with the best market operators to develop and provide a market to complement the existing vibran…

• Building and facilities management services
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• Contract administration services
• +2