Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Event
Details
- Buyer
- Blackpool Council
- Topic
- Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- Published
- 11 April 2025
- Submission
- 12 May 2025
- Source
- uk:procontracts
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
- Completed: Tender published11 April 2025Current notice
- 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.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@blackpool-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@blackpool-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@blackpool-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@blackpool-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@blackpool-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@blackpool-council.gov |
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