Planning

Cambridge City Council - Expression of Interest - Program Manager for Cambridge Folk Festival

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Sep 2024 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is in the planning stages of procuring a Program Manager for the Cambridge Folk Festival. This opportunity falls under the 'Entertainment Services' category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Cambridge, England. The planning notice was published on 18 September 2024, with a future notice date set for 31 October 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 25 September 2024 to 31 October 2024, and the budget allocated for the 2025/2026 period is GBP 10,000. The procurement process aims to hire an experienced and innovative professional to manage artist negotiations and festival logistics within an agreed artistic budget, subject to approval by Cambridge City Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on entertainment and event management. Companies with experience in handling large-scale cultural events and those skilled in logistical planning, financial management, and artist relations will find this project highly beneficial for business growth. The role requires a proactive approach to managing budgets, negotiating terms, and coordinating various aspects of the festival, making it ideal for firms looking to showcase their expertise in delivering high-profile public events.

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Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Expression of Interest - Program Manager for Cambridge Folk Festival

Notice Description

Cambridge Folk Festival (CFF) are looking for an experienced and innovative program manager to work with us on the festival. The program manager (PM) will negotiate all artist and acts fees and expenses, inc accommodation and transport to work within the agreed artistic budget (Cambridge City Council (CCC) to sign off budget on all bookings);

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da473cb4-bd34-4f5a-b0a5-c61f795bbca6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3328d70b-42bc-47a1-b0e0-e28d39d6828d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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