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# Events & Activities Countywide

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/events-activities-countywide-ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Durham County Council: "Events & Activities Countywide". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £300,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Durham County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/durham-county-council-ons-e06000047)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Entertainment services, Event services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKC14
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/events-activities-countywide-ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/events-activities-countywide-ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** 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

## Description
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.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Entertainment and Performers
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79952000, 92300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** 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 m...
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2026 to 13/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Event Management Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79952000, 92300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** 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 proje...
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2026 to 13/10/2029

### Lot 3: Large-Scale Event Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79952000, 92300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** 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 festiv...
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2026 to 13/10/2029

### Lot 4: Event Support Services
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79952000, 92300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2026 to 13/10/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F084576-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-07T15:22:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T04:07:46.728Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c