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    ContractsNew Year's Eve Event Management Services 2026
    Awarded contract

    New Year's Eve Event Management Services 2026

    Awarded
    £145k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Event management services sought to plan and execute a complete New Year's Eve 2026 celebration including venue coordination, entertainment, technical production, and guest services.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 4 Aug 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £145k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £145,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • FG
      THE FESTIVALS GROUP UK LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    4 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Seeking qualified event management services for New Year's Eve 2026 celebration. This opportunity invites bids from experienced event management professionals and companies to plan, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive New Year's Eve event. Responsibilities will include venue selection and management, vendor coordination, entertainment booking, technical production, guest services, safety and security coordination, and post-event wrap-up. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, experience with large-scale events, vendor management expertise, and the ability to deliver a memorable celebration within budget constraints. Proposals should detail event vision, resource allocation, timeline, staffing plan, contingency measures, and pricing structure.

    Track record

    18 awards · 17 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL has awarded 18 contracts to 17 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    2. VITAMIN ADVISERS LLP1× · 6%
    3. INSPECTORATE LIMITED1× · 6%
    4. GENECON LIMITED1× · 6%
    5. FORBES SOLICITORS LLP1× · 6%
    6. Iceni Projects Limited1× · 6%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06db46

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