Tender

Project Management Services for the 2026 Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 10:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has initiated a procurement process for "Project Management Services for the 2026 Open Golf Championship" at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. This tender falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is located in Bootle, UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open procurement method below the threshold, allowing for open competition. Interested parties must express their interest by 21st May 2025, with the contract period running from 2nd June 2025 to 31st August 2026. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality (60%) over price (40%), and the estimated project value is £96,000 (gross).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management services, particularly those experienced in large-scale event planning and execution. Companies with a robust track record in managing prestigious events stand to benefit considerably from this procurement, given its high-profile nature and the substantial economic impact shown in previous championships. Additionally, businesses capable of enhancing media value and regional economic integration will find this contract well-suited to their services. The open competition provides an accessible entry point for businesses looking to expand their portfolio by taking on a nationally recognised event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Services for the 2026 Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club

Notice Description

The Open is an iconic Championship in world golf. Since 1860, The Open has been played over some of the world's most cherished links courses and has produced a remarkable legacy of great champions. It is the oldest and most international championship in professional golf and the Claret Jug - first presented in 1873 - is one of the most iconic trophies in all of sport. Three of the current nine Open venues are located in the North West of England, and two in Liverpool City Region (Royal Liverpool at Hoylake and Royal Birkdale in Southport). The event is held in the NWE region on average three times a decade. The R&A (Open Golf organisers) have announced that the 156th Open will take place at Royal Birkdale between 12th July and 19th July 2026. Sefton last hosted the Open Golf Championship in July 2017, also at Royal Birkdale. The Open's organisers, the Royal & Ancient (R&A), reported that c235,000 people attended the event which generated approximately PS21 million for the Sefton economy and a further PS35m for the City Region. Furthermore, the total media value for the event was PS50m.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017923-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr David Brown
Contact Email
david.brown@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519342976

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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