003550 - Flagship Festival 2027

Durham County Council
North East
Open procedure
1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029

Develop and deliver a new flagship cultural event rooted in County Durham’s identity, combining culture, creativity, innovation and technology. The proposal must provide strong opportunities for community participation, skills development and talent progression, particularly for children and young people, with local communities actively shaping and delivering the event.

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Closes in 17 days· 29 October 2026

Estimated value: £1.5m; Buyer estimate
Published: 9 September 2026; Find a Tender
Deadline: 29 October 2026; 17 days left
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 28 February 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Development and delivery of participatory cultural festivals combining creativity, technology and community engagement.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
9 September 2026
Deadline for bids17 days left
29 October 2026
Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
Contract starts
1 March 2027

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The buyer

Type: Council
Concert promotion contracts, 24 months: 2
Open concert promotion tenders: 1
Typical concert promotion contract: £30k

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How it compares

19.9× the typical concert promotion contract (£75k).

Open for 50 days, longer than most concert promotion tenders (28 days).

Cite this tender

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3865723/003550-flagship-festival-2027
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f5ce
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Durham County Council. 003550 - Flagship Festival 2027. Tender, 9 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3865723/003550-flagship-festival-2027 (accessed 12 October 2026).