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Contract for the Facilitation of Community Events in Crewe
Cheshire East Council · Local authority
In brief
Cheshire East Council is looking for suppliers for leisure and events work (North West).
The estimated value is £168,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 February 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Friday 11 December 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 4 December 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 11 December 2026
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 39 awards in the last 12 months).
Tender documents
What the notice says
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.
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 4 December 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 107867-2026
About the buyer
Cheshire East CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
110Awards
79Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- Everybody Health & Leisure1 contract
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From notice 107867-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 November 2026.