Food Festival Curator
Buyer: Durham County Council
- Published
- 25 September 2026
- Submission deadline
- 23 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £80,000
- Place of performance
- UKC14
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 090861-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-077a38
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79952000Event services
- 79953000Festival organisation services
Description
Durham County Council seeks to appoint a supplier to provide curator services for the Bishop Auckland and Seaham Food Festivals 2027. Working with the Council's festival team and partners, the provider will support the planning, development and delivery of both festivals. Services will include festival programming, trader and exhibitor recruitment, performer and activity bookings, marketing support, commercial development, sponsorship opportunities and onsite event delivery. The supplier will assist in developing programmes aligned to agreed objectives and budgets, including year-round activity; recruit and manage traders, exhibitors and performers; support sponsorship and income generation; contribute to marketing, including development of a refreshed festival brand linked to Visit County Durham; engage with stakeholders and community organisations; support event operations; and provide progress reports, budget monitoring and post-event evaluation.
Official publications
- FTS · 090861-2026 · 25 September 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 23 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £80,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Durham County Council (United Kingdom).
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