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Performer Accommodation - Brass Festival 2025

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2024 at 11:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the accommodation of performers during the Durham BRASS Festival 2025. This annual music festival takes place in County Durham, England, from the 1st to the 31st of July 2025, showcasing brass-inspired music from international musicians. The contract, valued at £24,000 and classified under "Hotel accommodation services", was awarded directly to Durham University, Accommodation & Commercial Services. This decision aligns with the Council's need for efficient logistical arrangements, as accommodating 70 to 100 performers in one location simplifies transport and catering operations throughout the festival period.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms engaged in hospitality and event management, specifically those experienced in handling large-scale accommodation logistics. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this sector, given their potential for providing tailored and community-centric services. Companies with a strong operational base in County Durham or familiarity with local events can leverage this contract to establish a robust partnership with Durham County Council, fostering future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Performer Accommodation - Brass Festival 2025

Notice Description

Durham BRASS Festival is an annual festival of brass-inspired music that takes place across County Durham during July each year. It is part of the Council's NPO portfolio supported by Arts Council England, and financial support is secured for the festival in 2025 Musicians from all over the world come to Durham to take part in the festival, performing in schools, community venues, theatres, on the streets and in the parks across the county over a ten-day period. As part of the contractual agreements with the bands there is a requirement to provide accommodation including breakfast for the duration of the festival. Having the musicians (averaging from 70 to 100 individuals which is dependent on the size of the bands we commission) accommodated in one place is essential to the smooth logistical transport and catering operation that are required for the festival. E.g. having 8 to 10 busses at one pick up point at the same times across the week of the festival.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-679d6be3-da90-4b0a-8422-897f9858475a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed91e93f-007f-4dc1-86ad-48c129d9e339
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM UNIVERSITY, ACCOMMODATION & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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