Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Event
key details
| Value | £840,000 (£1,008,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 79950000 |
| Region | North West |
| Deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-0501ad |
Award
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIPER MUSIC MANAGEMENT LTD | £1,008,000 | 1 Jun 2025 | active |
description
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.
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014678-2025 , tenderNotice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014704-2025 , tenderNotice
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notice history
3 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 014678-2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 014704-2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 033060-2025 |
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