Tender

FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF EVENT SERVICES INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND EVENT STEWARDING

  • South Tyneside Borough Council

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-067507

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a686 (view related notices)

Published 22 October 2025, 2:08pm



Scope

Reference

F8905

Description

South Tyneside Council wish to establish a framework agreement for the supply of event services including equipment and event stewarding.

The framework agreement will be divided into lots and approximate values of each Lot are provided below: -

Lot 1 - Barriers - £10,739 p.a.

Lot 2 - Large Festival Stage - £31,000 p.a.

Lot 3 - Big Screens - £15,900 p.a.

Lot 4 - Temporary Toilets - £37,800 p.a.

Lot 5 - Temporary Offices and Storage - £8,578 p.a.

Lot 6 - PA Systems for Outdoor Events - ££39,240 p.a.

Lot 7 - Lighting for Outdoor Events - £7,128 p.a.

Lot 8 - Marquees for Events Outdoor, Tables & Chairs - £11,664 p.a.

Lot 9 - Radio Systems - £2,405 p.a.

Lot 10 - Event Stewarding - £30,672 p.a.

Lot 11 - PA, Lighting & AV Provision Indoor Events - £7,668 p.a.

Lot 12 - Mobile Stage Package, Small Events - £4,000 p.a.

Suppliers can bid for one or all Lot(s)

It is envisaged there will be a maximum of 3 suppliers for all Lots dependent on the number and quality bids received. The 3 highest scoring suppliers will be ranked on each Lot.

Direct Award - for services of and identical or very similar nature to that already priced, it is intended that this work will be directly awarded to the first ranked supplier. In the event that they are unable to carry out the work it will be awarded to the 2nd ranked supplier, then 3rd ranked supplier.

Further competition - for services where direct award is deemed not appropriate, e.g. it is not of similar nature to priced at set up of framework. Such competition will be subject to lowest price.

The Framework Agreement will be drawn down by way of purchase order.

The quantities and figures provided [in the invitation to tender], are estimates only and are not to be taken as actual or guaranteed quantities. The actual quantities of equipment or services required may vary, and no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the estimated figures.

Total value (estimated)

  • £984,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

3 years with options to extend for a period of up to 1 x 12 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)

Lot Lot 1 (was 1). BARRIERS

Description

Provision of:

• Barrier rail

• Heras fencing (also known as GS7)

• Pressure barriers (also known as crush barriers/ pit barriers)

Lot value (estimated)

  • £50,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 2. LARGE FESTIVAL STAGE FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL EVENTS

Description

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including stages, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Provision of Outdoor Festival Staging

Lot value (estimated)

  • £148,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 3. BIG SCREENS

Description

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including large outdoor screen, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £76,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 4. TEMPORARY TOILETS

Description

Provision of chemical toilets for hire at mass events

The equipment provided must meet relevant industry standards.

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995* suitable sanitary facilities will be made available and must be fit for purpose and accessible.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £181,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 5. TEMPORARY OFFICES & STORAGE

Description

Provision of accommodation, storage and welfare units at mass events

South Tyneside Council require suitable and adequate anti vandal storage and office units for use at the large-scale events.

The above DO NOT require furniture

Lot value (estimated)

  • £41,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 6. PA SYSTEMS FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

Description

Provision of PA systems for outdoor events

South Tyneside Council require the provision of high-quality PA systems for use at outdoor events. The requirements will vary depending on the event and could be stand alone or built into a stage rigging system.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £188,352 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 7. LIGHTING FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

Description

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary lighting for use outdoor. To include stage and stand-alone effects. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £34,200 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 8. MARQUEES FOR EVENTS OUTDOOR, TABLES AND CHAIRS

Description

Provision of Marquees for Events

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including marquees, tables and chairs for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event requirements

Lot value (estimated)

  • £55,900 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 9. RADIO SYSTEMS

Description

Two Way Radio Systems

Provision of back to back radios for use at events

South Tyneside Council require the day hire of a suitable radio system for a variety of events.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £11,544 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 10. EVENT STEWARDING

Description

South Tyneside Council deliver a wide programme of event activity throughout the year which requires stewarding support. The contractor appointed to deliver this support must be a Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved contractor. The roles along with the minimum level of qualifications required are:

Lot value (estimated)

  • £147,200 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 11. PA, LIGHTING AND AV PROVISION FOR INDOOR EVENTS

Description

Provision of PA, Lighting and Technical Equipment for Indoor Events

South Tyneside Council require the provision of high-quality systems for use at indoor events such as the Staff Awards, Mayors Civic Ball and Civic Carol Concert The requirements may vary depending on the event and artist requirements.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £36,804 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot Lot 12. MOBILE STAGE PACKAGE, SMALL EVENTS

Description

Provision of Staging for Small Events

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including stages, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £14,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Participation

Particular suitability

Lot Lot 1 (was 1). BARRIERS

Lot Lot 2. LARGE FESTIVAL STAGE FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL EVENTS

Lot Lot 3. BIG SCREENS

Lot Lot 4. TEMPORARY TOILETS

Lot Lot 5. TEMPORARY OFFICES & STORAGE

Lot Lot 6. PA SYSTEMS FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

Lot Lot 7. LIGHTING FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

Lot Lot 8. MARQUEES FOR EVENTS OUTDOOR, TABLES AND CHAIRS

Lot Lot 9. RADIO SYSTEMS

Lot Lot 10. EVENT STEWARDING

Lot Lot 11. PA, LIGHTING AND AV PROVISION FOR INDOOR EVENTS

Lot Lot 12. MOBILE STAGE PACKAGE, SMALL EVENTS

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

12 November 2025, 11:59pm

Tender submission deadline

19 November 2025, 5:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

16 March 2026


Award criteria

Lot Lot 1 (was 1). BARRIERS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 80%
Stock Availability Quality 5%
Delivery and Timescales Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Quality Quality 5%

Lot Lot 2. LARGE FESTIVAL STAGE FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL EVENTS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 65%
Quality Quality 10%
Inspections Quality 5%
Delivery and Timescale Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Skills and Experience Quality 5%
Contract Management Quality 5%

Lot Lot 3. BIG SCREENS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 70%
Reactive Repairs Quality 10%
Delivery and Timescales Quality 5%
Quality Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Skills and Experience Quality 5%

Lot Lot 4. TEMPORARY TOILETS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 75%
Quality Quality 10%
Timescales Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Stock Quality 5%

Lot Lot 5. TEMPORARY OFFICES & STORAGE

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 70%
Quality Quality 10%
Delivery and Timescales Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Skills and Experience Quality 5%
Reactive Repairs Quality 5%

Lot Lot 6. PA SYSTEMS FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 60%
Quality Quality 10%
Reactive Repairs Quality 10%
Delivery and Timescale Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Skills and Experiences Quality 5%
Equipment Quality 5%

Lot Lot 7. LIGHTING FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 70%
Delivery and Timescales Quality 5%
Quality Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Skills and Experience Quality 5%
Reactive Repairs Quality 5%
Equipment Quality 5%

Lot Lot 8. MARQUEES FOR EVENTS OUTDOOR, TABLES AND CHAIRS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 60%
Quality Quality 10%
Inspection Quality 10%
Delivery and Timescales Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Skills and Experience Quality 5%
Reactive Repairs Quality 5%

Lot Lot 9. RADIO SYSTEMS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 80%
Stock Quality 5%
Delivery and Timescales Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Quality Quality 5%

Lot Lot 10. EVENT STEWARDING

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 65%
Skills and Experience Quality 10%
Availability Quality 10%
Personnel Quality 10%
Customer Services Quality 5%

Lot Lot 11. PA, LIGHTING AND AV PROVISION FOR INDOOR EVENTS

Lot Lot 12. MOBILE STAGE PACKAGE, SMALL EVENTS

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 65%
Quality Quality 10%
Equipment Quality 10%
Delivery and Timescale Quality 5%
Customer Services Quality 5%
Skills and Experience Quality 5%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Special regime

Concession


Contracting authority

South Tyneside Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-8737-VBHG

Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road

South Shields

NE33 2RL

United Kingdom

Region: UKC22 - Tyneside

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government