AwardedAwarded 30 June 2026
PR342025 Exeter Corn Exchange Events Technicians
Exeter City Council · Local authority
In brief
Exeter City Council awarded leisure and events work to Showbitz Ltd on 30 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £200,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Exeter City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced technicians to support events at the Exeter Corn Exchange (Market Street, Exeter EX1 1BW) as well as at other Council-owned buildings, venues, and public spaces across the city. The required services cover sound engineering and audio operation, lighting operation including programming and rigging, AV setup and operation and the provision of stage management and associated technical support. Technicians must hold appropriate professional qualifications, maintain valid insurance, and be able to demonstrate proven experience within live event environments.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Showbitz Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £190,000 | Awarded 30 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 026444-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 061445-2026
About the buyer
Exeter City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
49Awards
36Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- Select Electrics Limited1 contract
- Showbitz Ltd1 contract
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From notice 026444-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 March 2026, last updated 30 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.