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Food Festival Curator

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2024 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the position of Food Festival Curator for the Bishop Auckland Food Festival (BAFF) and Seaham Food Festival (SFF) in 2025, with a potential extension for 2026. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically within law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services (CPV 79000000). The procurement process employed a direct award method and was completed on 26 September 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £96,200 GBP, starts on 1 October 2024 and ends on 30 September 2025. Both festivals are based in England, United Kingdom. The prominent curatorial role includes raising the profile of the events, engaging the community, and liaising with celebrity chefs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in event management, especially those with experience in high-profile festivals. Companies with expertise in marketing, community engagement, and revenue generation from events could leverage this contract to build their portfolios and expand their market reach. The awarded contract went to Channell Events, indicating that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses focused on volunteering and social enterprise activities (VCSEs) are well-positioned for such opportunities. The engagement with public festivals can foster growth through brand exposure and the establishment of industry-specific contacts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Festival Curator

Notice Description

The annual Bishop Auckland Food Festival (BAFF) features a popular programme of chefs, demonstrations, masterclasses, outreach activity and entertainment, which attracted over 30,000 visitors in 2024. Seaham Food Festival (SFF) launched in 2019, followed a similar model, and replicated the success of BAFF. Developing these festivals requires a curator with unique skills in raising the profile of the events, reaching greater numbers of people, actively engaging the community, contacts with celebrity chefs and ability to drive revenue. They require industry-specific experience and contacts, and knowledge of event delivery. The requirement is for Bishop Auckland Food Festival and Seaham Food Festivals for 2025, with an option to call off in 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9801a5d-56ae-4d41-8a08-bd51ea30fa26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d472fc0-de12-4ebb-811c-7d279b387a36
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
Zoe Embleton
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000265430

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

CHANNELL EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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