Expired contract

Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Event

Details

Supplier(s)
Piper Music Management Ltd
Value
1,008,000
Duration
1 year
Topic
Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
Published
17 June 2025

Tender 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. ## Contract award Title: Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Event

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date2 June 2025
  2. Completed: Award published17 June 2025
    Current notice
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date25 June 2026

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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