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Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation

Renfrewshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Renfrewshire Council

Buyer Address: Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, UKM83, PA1 1JB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Stuart McLean

Contact Email: stuart.mclean@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3003000300

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
15 Jan 2026, 09:51
Deadline
16 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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Description

Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028).

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Opportunity Context

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Lot 1 Status: active

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Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Engagement (2026 Event)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Engagement (2027 Event)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work First

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefit Outcome Menu

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefits Methodology

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