Events & Activities Countywide
Durham County Council(buyer)
- Published
- Published 11 June 2026
- Deadline
- Deadline: 2 October 2026 (25 days left)
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Overview
Contracting authority
3 live opportunities · 236 awarded contracts
Durham, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PMPB-8772-VYWM
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Lots (4)
Entertainment and Performers
This lot covers the provision of entertainment, performers and audience engagement activities for a range of events, festivals, cultural programmes and community celebrations. Services may include, but are not limited to: Musicians, bands and live music performances DJs, presenters, hosts and compères Children's entertainment, workshops and family activities Street theatre, walkabout acts and interactive performers Cultural, heritage and arts-based performances Community engagement activities designed to encourage participation and involvement from residents, visitors and community groups
£300,000Event Management Services
This lot covers the provision of professional event management services to support the planning, development, coordination and delivery of events of varying scale and complexity. Services may include, but are not limited to: Event planning and project management Event coordination and on-site delivery Programme and event content development Stakeholder and partnership management Site planning and operational coordination Health and safety planning and management
£300,000Large-Scale Event Services
This lot covers the delivery of large-scale, complex and flagship events that require specialist expertise, significant operational planning and coordination of multiple stakeholders, contractors and service providers. Events may include major festivals, destination events, civic celebrations and large public gatherings. Services may include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive event management services Event production and technical delivery Crowd management planning and implementation Site infrastructure planning and coordination Multi-day event management and operational oversight Specialist event consultancy and advisory services
£300,000Event Support Services
This lot covers the provision of specialist event support services, equipment and infrastructure required to facilitate the safe and successful delivery of events. Suppliers may provide individual services or integrated support solutions depending on event requirements. Services may include, but are not limited to: Stage, technical and production services Audio visual, sound and lighting equipment Temporary structures, marquees and associated infrastructure Security, stewarding and access control services Traffic management and event transport solutions First aid, medical and welfare services Event branding, signage and wayfinding Equipment hire and associated support services
£300,000
Key details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Open for bids
- Category
- Services
- Estimated value
- £300,000
- Procedure
- Open
- Contract type
- Framework agreement
- SME suitable
- Yes
- Published
- 11 June 2026
- Questions by
- 21 September 2026
- Deadline
- 2 October 2026
Notice history
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Contract Notice
7 September 2026
Prior Information Notice
11 June 2026
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