Contract for the Facilitation of Community Events in Crewe
Cheshire East Council · published 13 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- 11 Dec 2026, 12:00 · questions by 4 Dec 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £168,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030
- Where
- North West
- Categories (CPV)
- 79952000 Event services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
As per tender documentation. 100% quality as fixed budget.
Description
The Council requires an organisation to facilitate Community Events on the Ly² cultural events space in Crewe Town Centre and, potentially, other suitable Council-owned spaces in Crewe Town Centre. The successful supplier shall:
• Facilitate and deliver Community Events in the event space known as Ly² and other suitable Council-owned spaces in Crewe Town Centre;
• Adhere to the Event Manager Liaison Process;
• Adhere to all relevant laws and guidance when delivering Community Events;
• Obtain all Necessary Consents for any Community Event;
• Ensure appropriate programming of the public screen;
• Provide practical support for accessing equipment for Community Events such as stage, power etc.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to individuals and community groups that wish to use the LY² for a Community Event;
• Maintain an annual TV License for the large outdoor digital screen to allow terrestrial TV showings. The Supplier shall not be responsible for:
• Annual and ongoing maintenance of architectural features of LY² including but not limited to paving, outdoor furniture, lighting and planting. Tender documentation can be found at opportunity DN828541 at www.the-chest.org.uk.
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