AwardedAwarded 31 March 2026

Supply of Events Services including Equipment and Event Stewarding

South Tyneside Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

South Tyneside Borough Council awarded leisure and events work to Hi-Lights Theatre Services Limited, GAP Group Limited and Sunbelt Rentals Limited and 9 others on 31 March 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £829,168 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

It is split into 12 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

South Tyneside Council wish to establish a framework agreement for the supply of event services including equipment and event stewarding. It is envisaged there will be a maximum of 3 suppliers for all Lots dependent on the number and quality bids received. The 3 highest scoring suppliers will be ranked on each Lot. Direct Award - for services of and identical or very similar nature to that already priced, it is intended that this work will be directly awarded to the first ranked supplier. In the event that they are unable to carry out the work it will be awarded to the 2nd ranked supplier, then 3rd ranked supplier. Further competition - for services where direct award is deemed not appropriate, e.g. it is not of similar nature to priced at set up of framework. Such competition will be subject to lowest price. The Framework Agreement will be drawn down by way of purchase order.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Barriers
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of: • Barrier rail • Heras fencing (also known as GS7) • Pressure barriers (also known as crush barriers/ pit barriers)

Leisure, culture and events£50,000
Large festival stage for outdoor festival events
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including stages, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event. Provision of Outdoor Festival Staging

Leisure, culture and events£148,000
Big screens
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including large outdoor screen, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Leisure, culture and events£76,000
Temporary toilets
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of chemical toilets for hire at mass events The equipment provided must meet relevant industry standards. Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995* suitable sanitary facilities will be made available and must be fit for purpose and accessible.

Leisure, culture and events£181,000
Temporary offices & storage
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of accommodation, storage and welfare units at mass events South Tyneside Council require suitable and adequate anti vandal storage and office units for use at the large-scale events. The above DO NOT require furniture

Leisure, culture and events£41,000
Pa systems for outdoor events
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of PA systems for outdoor events South Tyneside Council require the provision of high-quality PA systems for use at outdoor events. The requirements will vary depending on the event and could be stand alone or built into a stage rigging system.

Leisure, culture and events£188,352
Lighting for outdoor events
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary lighting for use outdoor. To include stage and stand-alone effects. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Leisure, culture and events£34,200
Marquees for events outdoor, tables and chairs
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of Marquees for Events South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including marquees, tables and chairs for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event requirements

Leisure, culture and events£55,900
Radio systems
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Two Way Radio Systems Provision of back to back radios for use at events South Tyneside Council require the day hire of a suitable radio system for a variety of events.

Leisure, culture and events£11,544
Event stewarding
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

South Tyneside Council deliver a wide programme of event activity throughout the year which requires stewarding support. The contractor appointed to deliver this support must be a Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved contractor. The roles along with the minimum level of qualifications required are:

Leisure, culture and events£147,200
Pa, lighting and av provision for indoor events
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of PA, Lighting and Technical Equipment for Indoor Events South Tyneside Council require the provision of high-quality systems for use at indoor events such as the Staff Awards, Mayors Civic Ball and Civic Carol Concert The requirements may vary depending on the event and artist requirements.

Leisure, culture and events£36,804
Mobile stage package, small events
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of Staging for Small Events South Tyneside Council require the provision of temporary demountable structures, including stages, for the delivery of the annual event programme. The requirements will vary depending on the event.

Leisure, culture and events£14,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Not statedTemporary toilets, Temporary offices & storage—
Hi-Lights Theatre Services Limited (SME)
GAP Group Limited
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
3 bids received
Barriers£41,667
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Hi-Lights Theatre Services Limited (SME)
K.W. Reader & Sons Limited (SME)
2 bids received
Mobile stage package, small events£11,667
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Hi-Lights Theatre Services Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Large festival stage for outdoor festival events£123,333
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Lightmedia Displays Limited (SME)
Big-Tv (UK) Limited (SME)
Adi UK Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Big screens£63,333
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Hi-Lights Theatre Services Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Pa systems for outdoor events£156,960
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Hi-Lights Theatre Services Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Lighting for outdoor events£28,500
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Belle Tents Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Marquees for events outdoor, tables and chairs£46,583
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
Direct Communications Radio Services
2 bids received
Radio systems£9,620
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Chase Services Group Ltd (SME)
Phoenix FM Services Limited (SME)
Constant Security Services Limited
4 bids received
Event stewarding£122,667
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Hi-Lights Theatre Services Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Pa, lighting and av provision for indoor events£30,670
Awarded 11 March 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 061617-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 067507-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 022915-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 072705-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

85

Awards

65

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From notice 061617-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 2 October 2025, last updated 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.