We often work with London’s public sector organisations — including local authorities, schools, and wider public sector teams — to deliver high-quality balloon décor for official events, celebrations, launches, and community occasions.
Public sector projects often involve additional administration, compliance requirements, safeguarding considerations, and strict timelines. To ensure we can provide a smooth, fully compliant service, the following pricing structure applies to all public sector enquiries.
We regularly support councils, schools, academies, trusts, and public sector venues, working closely with event leads, school business managers, procurement teams, and facilities managers to meet purchasing, documentation, and site access requirements.
Every installation is designed with safety, durability, and suitability for public spaces in mind — from school halls and civic buildings to community centres and outdoor events.
Below you’ll find a clear overview of our minimum project value, admin and compliance fee, payment terms, short-notice uplifts, and the information we need in order to provide an accurate quote.
Public sector projects involve additional administrative and compliance steps which extend beyond the installation itself. To ensure we can deliver the highest standard of service, our minimum project value for councils, schools, and local authorities is £1,200 + VAT.
An admin and compliance fee of £95 + VAT per project is applied to all public sector bookings. This covers required documentation and processes such as:
• Purchase order handling
• Risk assessments & method statements (RAMS)
• Public liability documentation
• Supplier portal uploads
• Site access arrangements and safeguarding checks
• Event coordination communication
To secure your event date and begin preparing materials, we require:
• The balance to be made up front, ahead of the event, in order to confirm your booking.
This structure is standard across the events industry and ensures your installation date and materials are fully reserved. We are unable to offer post-event or 30-day payment terms for balloon décor projects.
If your organisation operate on 30-day payment terms, please book early so the approval process can be completed before your event.
Public sector teams may make payments via invoice, purchase order, debit card, or corporate card.
For bookings confirmed less than 14 days before the event, a +10% short-notice uplift is applied. This reflects express turnaround, scheduling adjustments, and priority production.
For bookings confirmed less than 7 days before the event, a +20% short-notice uplift is applied, reflecting the increased resources required to deliver at very short notice.
All public sector installations include:
• Bespoke design tailored to your event
• High-quality, professional-grade balloons
• Full installation by insured decorators
• Setup within agreed timescales
• Sustainability-conscious materials where possible
To ensure accuracy and availability, please provide:
• Event date and setup time
• Venue address
• Budget range
• Any design inspiration or themes
• Whether RAMS or specific documentation will be needed
Council and public sector projects typically involve:
• Extended approval processes
• Mandatory documentation
• Portal submissions
• More communication and coordination
• Fixed event deadlines
• Strict access and delivery requirements
Our public sector pricing reflects the additional time and resources required to deliver a seamless, compliant, on-time event experience for your organisation.
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