Contract for the Facilitation of Community Events in Crewe

Buyer
Cheshire East Council
Value
£168,000
Closes
11 December 2026
Where
Crewe, the North West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Cheshire East Council wants an organisation to run community events at the Ly² cultural events space in Crewe Town Centre, and possibly at other Council-owned spaces in the town centre. The contract is worth £168,000 and includes programming the large outdoor screen.

What the buyer wants

• Plan and deliver community events at Ly² and other suitable Council-owned spaces in Crewe Town Centre, following the Event Manager Liaison Process and all relevant laws and guidance • Obtain all necessary consents for each event, program the public screen, and maintain an annual TV licence so the outdoor screen can show terrestrial TV • Give practical support on equipment such as stages and power, and advise individuals and community groups who want to use Ly² for their own events

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The notice sets no explicit size, turnover or experience thresholds, but the £168,000 value and the combined duties of running events, obtaining all consents, programming a large screen and holding an annual TV licence may make it hard for a very small business without an established events track record to compete.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

Where to apply

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Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk.

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