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Events & Activities Countywide

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Entertainment services
Event services
North East (UKC)
North East (UKC14)
Official notice
Published value
£300,000
Submission deadline 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published4
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 18:18 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Deadline: 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
4lots
4 lots · 4 published items
2 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 79)
Based on 227 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
43.445%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
1 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 79)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
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KPMG LLP
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KPMG
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KPMG LLPCRN: OC301540
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Evidence coverage
9/12 core inputs published
Framework procedure
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
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£150,000
same CPV family
same authority
same region
similar value band
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£150,000
same CPV family
same region
similar value band
Child Poverty Action Plan - Programme Evaluation SpecificationNorth East Combined Authority · 25 Aug 2026, 12:04 BST
£220,000
same CPV family
same region
similar value band
DHSC: GPH: Mothers Living with HIV Formula Milk Funding Scheme 2027Department of Health & Social Care · 28 Aug 2026, 16:43 BST
£875,000
same CPV family
same region
similar value band
Framework Agreement for Creative Agencies ServicesLiverpool John Moores University · 1 Sept 2026, 13:03 BST
£200,000
same CPV family
same region
similar value band
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Durham County Council: "Events & Activities Countywide". Published status: active. Published value: £300,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityDurham County CouncilScope & CategoriesSERVICES (4 lots)Submission Window
24d 17h left
2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & Regime2023/54 · Open procedure · Above thresholdEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£300,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Durham County Council
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Durham County Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
Not availableNo published reports
Bid counts are not published for this buyer
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 0 active published awards; 0 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityDurham County Council
Procedure methodOpen procedure
Procurement categoryservices
Statusactive
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdYes
Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadline21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Electronic submissionallowed
Submission languagesen
Published7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
Last source update7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationEntertainment services, Event services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)
North East (UKC14)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06b36c
How to participate
Submission methodNot published
Electronic submissionallowed
Clarification deadline21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission languagesen
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
E-Sourcing PortalNot published
Submission instructions
The documents must be downloaded from www.open-uk.org these will be available from 7th September 2026. Any questions must be raised though this Open system for a response
What is being bought
Durham County Council (DCC) is establishing an Open Framework for the delivery of events, attractions, entertainment and community engagement activities across County Durham. Requirements may range from the provision of individual activities and performers to the planning and delivery of large-scale public events and festivals. Initially supporting the Pride in Place programme, the Framework may also be used for other Council-led events and activities, subject to funding availability.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to active
    7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
  3. procurement method changed
    7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
    7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
  5. Official notice release published
    11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Entertainment and Performers
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£300,000
    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
    Contract period13 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST — 13 Oct 2029, 23:59 BST
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewalRenewal published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Event Management Services
    active
    Published value£300,000
    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
    Contract period13 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST — 13 Oct 2029, 23:59 BST
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Large-Scale Event Services
    active
    Published value£300,000
    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
    Contract period13 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST — 13 Oct 2029, 23:59 BST
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Event Support Services
    active
    Published value£300,000
    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
    Contract period13 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST — 13 Oct 2029, 23:59 BST
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    VCSE eligible
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Pipeline notice
    11 Jun 2026, 16:33 BST
  2. Procedure published
    7 Sept 2026, 16:22 BST
  3. engagement
    7 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST · scheduled
    PME - for Events and Activities within the County Completion of PME form should be returned via OPEN www.open-uk.org
  4. Submission deadline
    2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Durham County Council

Contracting authority GB-PPON-PMPB-8772-VYWM
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Documents (3)
Official links; attachments are not copied
Related procedures (0)
No data
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Procedure rationaleNot published