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Oakengates Carnival and Parade - Organisation and Delivery[E10]

Telford, United KingdomOakengates Town Council[E1]

In plain English

What they want
Oakengates Town Council is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced event management company to organise and deliver a carnival and parade in Oakengates, Telford in the Summer of 2027 (date to be agreed). Under the direction of the Council, the successful bidder will be responsible, for the following: β€’ Event Planning and Coordination: develop a comprehensive plan for the carnival, including timelines,…
Who can bid
No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline
Buyer's deadline: 24 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC. UTC: 24 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Published 27 Oct 2026.
Value
Not stated by the buyer.
Buyer
Oakengates Town CouncilSee what else this buyer buys and when.
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Deadline[E4]
24 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC
Value
Not stated
Published[E8]
27 Oct 2026
Procedure[E7]
Open procedure (below threshold)
Last checked
2 hours ago

About the requirement

From the notice

Oakengates Town Council is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced event management company to organise and deliver a carnival and parade in Oakengates, Telford in the Summer of 2027 (date to be agreed). Under the direction of the Council, the successful bidder will be responsible, for the following: β€’ Event Planning and Coordination: develop a comprehensive plan for the carnival, including timelines, logistics, and contingency plans. β€’ Entertainment and Activities: arrange for a diverse range of entertainment options, including live performances, games, and interactive activities. β€’ Vendor Management: coordinate with food and merchandise vendors to ensure a wide variety of offerings. β€’ Marketing and Promotion: develop and execute a marketing strategy to promote the event and attract attendees. β€’ Health and Safety: ensure all health and safety regulations are met, including crowd control, first aid, and emergency procedures. β€’ Income Generation - identify potential income generating opportunities to support the cost of the event. β€’ Post-Event Evaluation: provide a detailed report on the event's success, including attendance figures, feedback and recommendations for future events. Interested companies are required to submit the following: β€’ Company Profile: a brief overview of the company, including relevant experience and qualifications. β€’ Proposed Plan: a detailed proposal outlining the approach to organising and delivering the carnival and parade. β€’ Budget: a comprehensive budget breakdown, including all anticipated costs. β€’ Insurance: evidence o…[E5]

Eligibility and requirements

  • The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

Risks and unknowns

  • UnknownThe notice does not state a value.
  • UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

Updates

  1. First seen Β· 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC

    The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.

    Source document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283

Evidence

10 facts

Every fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.

  1. E1

    The buyer is Oakengates Town Council.

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2

    The notice is classified under CPV 79953000 (Festival organisation services).

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender/classification/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  3. E3

    Contracts Finder publishes United Kingdom procurement.

    β€œEngland”

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E4

    Tenders must be submitted by 24 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC.

    β€œ2026-11-24T17:00:00Z”

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E5

    The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

    β€œOakengates Town Council is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced event management company to organise and deliver a carnival and parade in Oakengates, Telford in the Summer of 2027 (date to be agreed). Under the direction of the Council, the successful bidder will be re…”

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E6

    This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.

    β€œtender”

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E7

    The procedure is: Open procedure (below threshold).

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E8

    The notice was published on 27 Oct 2026.

    β€œ2026-10-27T11:03:04Z”

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender/documents/0/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E9

    Contracts Finder gives the tender status as active.

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E10

    The notice is titled "Oakengates Carnival and Parade - Organisation and Delivery".

    Document 15b9ff68-2745-41d1-8b7c-fab59581460d-919283, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:27 UTC Β· source (opens in a new tab)

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