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Music is Black

LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The London Legacy Development Corporation, a public authority sub-central government entity, has concluded the award stage for its "Music is Black" festival campaign. Located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, the event will take place in summer 2026. This procurement was conducted using a selective method under a framework, involving media planning, buying, optimisation, and creative support for themed programming. The contracting authority has entered into an agreement with The Elephant Room, a large-scale supplier, to execute this £150,000 contract, which spans from 3rd April 2026 to 30th September 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in advertising, marketing, and business services within London. The framework-based approach and competitive environment suggest it would be ideal for established firms with a robust portfolio in media services and creative campaign execution. Companies looking to form strategic partnerships with public authorities in the cultural events sector may find this contract beneficial for broadening their influence and capitalising on the high footfall projected during the festival's duration.

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Notice Title

Music is Black

Notice Description

The London Legacy Development Corporation requires specialist media planning, buying, optimisation and creative support to deliver the Music is Black Festival campaign across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in summer 2026. The festival marks the first year of themed programming and the first consumer facing East Bank partnership offer, comprising four live weekends and associated satellite events delivered across the park and by East Bank partners. LLDC requires external support to apply the agreed East Bank brand framework across Park assets and channels and to drive awareness, audience engagement and footfall to the festival programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030892-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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

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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ELEPHANT ROOM

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