FTS UK public procurement

Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Event

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-0501ad
Tender value£840,0001 awards · 0 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 17 June 2025
Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Competitive flexible procedure
Category
services
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — 12 May 2025

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.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown
Active

Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Event

Awarded
1 June 2025
Award value
Not supplied
Suppliers
1
Signed contract
Not supplied

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

PO Box 11, Town Hall, Blackpool, UKD42, FY1 1NB, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PHHB-5249-RZVD

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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