Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Christmas Illuminations, Market and Ice Rink for Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

Awarded 15 Jan 2025

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Awarded15 Jan 2025

Value£3,125,000.00

SupplierBournemouth Christmas Company Ltd

AgencyBournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryArts & Culture

Expires in 3y 2mo5y term, 36% elapsed

Awarded 15 Jan 2025Expires 14 Jan 2030

About

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council awarded a contract to Bournemouth Christmas Company Ltd for the provision of Christmas illuminations, a Christmas market, and an ice rink for the Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland in Bournemouth Town Centre, Lower Gardens, and Pier Approach.

The supplier is expected to use revenue from the market and ice rink to fund the lighting displays in the Lower Gardens and Pier Approach.

The contract, valued at approximately £3,125,000, commenced on 15 January 2025 for a term of five years, with an option to extend annually for a further two years (5+1+1).

The estimated annual turnover from the market and ice rink is £825,000, while the illuminations element is valued at £200,000 per annum.

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