Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc6-872e-72ff-8ffb-428fe94537cb/sandwell-mbc-shape-programme-stage-pa-system-and-technician-hire closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Sandwell MBC - SHAPE Programme - Stage, PA System, and Technician Hire [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £22,000 Published 1 Feb 2023 Deadline Closed 14 Feb 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The SHAPE Programme is a child's voice initiative and holds several events to engage children and young people into positive activities. SHAPE Your Talent is a talent competition for children and young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). The event has been running since 2015. SHAPE Summer Fest is an outdoor community festival showcasing youth provision in Sandwell for children and young people aged 0-19 years old (up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). This event takes place on an annual basis at Sandwell Valley Country Park and has been running since 2015. The SHAPE Programme engages children and young people in community events through the SHAPE Your Talent competition and the SHAPE Festival. Both events provide music and entertainment on stages and therefore this provision is required. SHAPE Your Talent is a competition for 8-19 year olds (up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities) to showcase their talent in music, dance, and entertainment. Auditions are held in six venues across the Sandwell Borough in March and the final is held at Sandwell College in June/July. Depending on the venues of the auditions, a stage, PA system, and PA Technician may be required to assist with music for the acts. The SHAPE Summer Fest is a large community event held at Sandwell Valley Country park. Along with a number of other providers in the Borough offering youth activities on the day, the festival hosts a large stage and a mini stage to provide entertainment. Additional information: [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b0423001-f55b-41d9-95c5-91183bda3fb8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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