This report seeks to award the contract following tenders received for a festive lighting scheme for Fareham Town Centre for a 5-year duration commencing August 2023.
Responsibility for the organisation and management of events in Fareham Town Centre comes under the Leisure and Community portfolio.
Part of these responsibilities include the organisation of the Christmas light switch on which takes place towards the end of November each year. This event sees the Mayor of Fareham turning on the Christmas lights as the culmination of entertainment and activities that take place beforehand. Historically, the event has attracted thousands of people into the Town Centre.
The contract for installing and maintaining the festive light display, that commenced in August 2018, expires in August 2023.
This report seeks approval to enter into a new 5-year contract for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of a festive lighting scheme for Fareham Town Centre.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 3 Jul 2023 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Leisure and Community
Lead director: Director of Leisure and Community
Contact: Emma Bowler Email: ebowler@fareham.gov.uk.
Consultees
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Background Papers: * File of Tender responses