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003550 - Flagship Festival 2027

Durham County Council

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
29 Oct 2026
Published
2 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£1.5m
Contract start
1 Mar 2027
Contract end
28 Feb 2029
Location
Durham, North East England
Notice type
UK4

Overview

Durham County Council is seeking an experienced and innovative delivery partner to develop and deliver a new flagship cultural event for County Durham. The Council is looking for a bold, ambitious and distinctive proposition that represents a step change from traditional festival models and has the potential to become a recurring, nationally recognised event. The successful proposal should be original, participatory and rooted in County Durham's unique identity, bringing together culture, creativity, innovation, technology and community engagement. The event should create a defining cultural moment for the county, enhancing its reputation as a place of creativity and excellence, while delivering lasting cultural, social and economic benefits. Proposals must demonstrate strong opportunities for participation, skills development and talent progression, particularly for children and young people, ensuring local communities play an active role in shaping and delivering the event.

CPV codes

  • 79950000 Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

About the buyer

Durham County Council has published 170 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £324m. 17 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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