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Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Event

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:49.

Opportunity overview

Appointment of an experienced and innovative organisation to partner with and help deliver the iconic Blackpool Switch-On event. The delivery partner will play a central role in shaping and executing a dynamic, high-impact event that reflects the vibrancy and cultural significance of the Blackpool Illuminations. Proposals address and integrate the following three key objectives: Event Entertainment and Line-Up - Curate and manage a compelling programme of entertainment that appeals to a diverse audience, including securing world class headline talent and the Switch-On Celebrity. Production - Deliver a high-quality, safe, and seamless production to a provided specification that meets the expectations of a large-scale live and broadcast audience. Marketing and Campaign - Design and implement an engaging marketing campaign that maximises regional and national visibility, drives attendance, and reinforces Blackpool's position as a premier UK event destination. A detailed specification is available.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

PIPER MUSIC MANAGEMENT LTD

Matched by number
Published award value
£1m
Awarded
1 Jun 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05517524
Location
Lytham St. Annes, UKD45, FY8 1PW, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79950000 — Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Lots

  • Lot 1£840k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN770978
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Tenders should be submitted via the Council's e-procurement portal The Chest (ProActis). https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The link to the tender opportunity, including all information and tender documentation can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c9747b28-d016-f011-8136-005056b64545
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Procedure

Features
The procurement is being conducted under the light touch regime. Any Supplier may submit a tender in the first and only round. The conditions of participation will be assessed and Suppliers who pass these will have their tender fully evaluated. Three suppliers will be shortlisted for interview based on the highest scoring tenders.

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
014704-2025
Description
Updated submission information with link to the opportunity on The Chest (ProActis)

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Feb 2029, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
3 Jun 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
12 May 2025, 09:30

Enquiry period

Ends
7 May 2025, 17:00

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
840,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,008,000

Options

Description
The contract shall include the right to include additional purchases by agreement with the supplier for any event or services related to provision of Illuminations switch-on and any extended programme. There is no obligation or guarantee attached to this option.

Renewal

Description
The contract is offered for 1 year with the option to extend incrementally for 36 months (likely to be +1+1+1y). The contract extensions will be subject to contract review of delivery and performance, and budget .

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
Written submission and interview. As described within the tender documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
As described within the tender documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
As described within the tender documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2026, 23:59
Starts
11 Jun 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 May 2029, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79950000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
014678-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Apr 2025, 14:38
Entry 3
Id
014704-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Apr 2025, 15:03

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHHB-5249-RZVD
Name
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD42
Country
GB
Locality
Blackpool
Postal Code
FY1 1NB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
PO Box 11, Town Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PHHB-5249-RZVD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Jenna Douthwaite
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-05517524
Name
PIPER MUSIC MANAGEMENT LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD45
Country
GB
Locality
Lytham St. Annes
Postal Code
FY8 1PW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
19 Park Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
05517524
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PLJW-8531-DYMZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
2 Jun 2025, 00:00
Title
Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Event
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
6 Jun 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79950000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,008,000

Options

Description
The contract shall include the right to include additional purchases by agreement with the supplier for any event or services related to provision of Illuminations switch-on and any extended programme. There is no obligation or guarantee attached to this option.

Renewal

Description
The contract is offered for 1 year with the option to extend incrementally for 36 months (likely to be +1+1+1y). The contract extensions will be subject to contract review of delivery and performance, and budget .

Documents

Entry 1
Id
033060-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
17 Jun 2025, 15:57

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05517524
Name
PIPER MUSIC MANAGEMENT LTD

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
23 Jun 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
25 Jun 2026, 23:59
Starts
24 Jun 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
25 Jun 2029, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Blackpool · UKD42 · FY1 1NB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD42 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0501ad-2025-06-17T15:57:41+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·