Award

The Big Bahooey Festival - 2026-2028

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:28

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Big Bahooey Festival contract, led by the Historic Royal Palaces, spans 2026 to 2028, with a potential extension into 2029. Located at Hampton Court Palace, London, this tender is in the events industry. The procurement process is currently at the 'Award' stage, following a competitive flexible procedure, with a contract awarded to Cirque Bijou Limited. Key dates include the contract start on 1st January 2026, concluding on 1st June 2028, with potential renewal discussions for 2029. This tender outlines a three-year contract valued at GBP 1,224,000 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs skilled in festival organisation services. Suitable businesses are those experienced in producing large-scale events with diverse programmes, catering to family audiences with engaging performances and unique spectacles. The flexible nature of the contract allows for creative execution, ideal for businesses that excel in dynamic and innovative festival arrangements. Suppliers could thrive by contributing unique acts and embracing the Historic Royal Palaces' requirement for minimal infrastructure, interactive experiences, and evolving headline acts annually.

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Notice Title

The Big Bahooey Festival - 2026-2028

Notice Description

3 year contract (events May 2026, May 2027, May 2028) with the option to extend 1 additional year (May 2029) We are running a tender process with the intention of awarding a contract for the provision of a Festival Producer and are inviting suitably experienced / qualified organisations to tender. Event Date: Late May Bank holiday - 2026, 2027, 2028 and possible extension for 2029. HRP's requirements: Please refer to the Specification of Requirements for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year contract (events May 2026, May 2027, May 2028) with the option to extend 1 additional year (May 2029)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05464f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074528-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
Contact Name
Sarah White
Contact Email
sarah.white@hrp.org.uk
Contact Phone
02081329662

Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER LONDON
Postcode
KT8 9AU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Hampton
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRQUE BIJOU

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