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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Barriers 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversProvision 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 coversSouth 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 coversSouth 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 coversProvision 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 coversProvision 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 coversProvision 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 coversSouth 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 coversProvision 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 coversTwo 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 coversSouth 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 coversProvision 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 coversProvision 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
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | Temporary 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
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 061617-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 067507-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 022915-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 072705-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
85Awards
65Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- John Nixon Limited2 contracts
- Adi UK Limited1 contract
- Belle Tents Limited1 contract
- Big-Tv (UK) Limited1 contract
- Chase Services Group Ltd1 contract
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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.