TENDER FOR NEWCASTLE CHRISTMAS MARKET – MARKET DESIGN AND DECORATION – NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Newcastle City Council – Christmas Market
Description
Newcastle City Council is looking to appoint a provider to undertake the aesthetic design and decoration of the Christmas market for the Christmas period of 2026 with an Option to Extend into the Christmas period of 2027. We are also looking for the provider to implement the design and supply/install all decorative elements.
Key requirements:
• Aesthetic design and decoration
• Christmas market 2026 and option for 2027
• Supply and installation
• Festive design implementation
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to January 2028
- 15 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79950000 – Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79952000 – Event services
- 79953000 – Festival organisation services
Contract locations
- UKC22 – Tyneside
Region: North East England
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 September 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Design quality and creativity | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Newcastle City Council,
Civic Centre,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@newcastle.gov.uk
Region: UKC22 – Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority – local government
