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Partnership Agreement for Cultural Events Programme 2026

SEFTON COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has completed a tender process for a "Partnership Agreement for Cultural Events Programme 2026" under the direct procurement method, which was classified as below threshold and conducted without competition. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy and related services. Tasks highlighted within this contract will be implemented in Bootle, UK, with Liverpool City Council identified as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2027, with a total value of £148,500. The legal framework governing this process is outlined under the 2023/54 UK statue, ensuring compliance within sub-central public authority standards.

This partnership agreement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in cultural event management and consultancy services. The alignment with Liverpool City Council suggests significant collaboration opportunities around cultural planning and execution. This could be beneficial for large scale businesses capable of providing comprehensive management services in the cultural sector, especially those positioned to work closely with local governmental bodies. The structured timeline and defined delivery framework present clear engagement scopes for suitable service providers aiming to expand their regional influence or to establish a foothold in public sector partnership projects.

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Notice Title

Partnership Agreement for Cultural Events Programme 2026

Notice Description

A Partnership Agreement for Cultural Events Programme for 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06472e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Brown
Contact Email
central.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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