Closed tender

Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Event

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Topic
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Published
11 April 2025
Submission
12 May 2025

Tender description

The Contracting Authority is looking to appoint an experienced and innovative organisation to partner with and help deliver the iconic Blackpool Switch-On event – one of the UK’s most famous annual celebrations. This high-profile event marks the launch of the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations display season and serves as a major draw for local residents and visitors alike. The selected 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 are expected to 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. Keywords: event, marketing, production

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published11 April 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date12 May 2025

About the buyer

Blackpool Council buys as a local authority through its corporate procurement team. Larger contracts are split into smaller lots so small and voluntary sector suppliers can compete equally.

Healthcare services are commissioned separately under the Provider Selection Regime, with contracting activity summarised each year.

Over the past 5 years, most of Blackpool Council's contract awards have been in construction work, repair and maintenance and health and social work.

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