Planning

expression of Interest for the provision of 2027 Commercial Music Event

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is conducting a planning stage for a new public procurement process titled "Expression of Interest for the Provision of 2027 Commercial Music Event." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically dance and performance entertainment services, and is scheduled to take place at the Bournemouth Seafront in the UKK24 region. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by visiting the e-tendering portal, with a deadline set for 5th March 2026. As part of this tender process, the council aims to identify a potential operator capable of planning and delivering a three-day music event, highlighting a special concession regime without surpassing the threshold value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event planning and musical entertainment. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract appealing due to its suitability criteria. The contract is projected to span from June 2027 until May 2028, with the possibility of renewal up till May 2029. Firms specialising in large-scale event organisation, particularly those experienced in handling musical performances and dance exhibitions, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, allowing them to enhance their portfolio and establish a presence in the dynamic entertainment sector.

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Notice Title

expression of Interest for the provision of 2027 Commercial Music Event

Notice Description

BCP Council is looking to identify a potential operator to plan and deliver a new commercial 3 day music event across Bournemouth Seafront.

Planning Information

expressions of interest are invited. Please go to the e tendering portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013175-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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