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04 Aug 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Ross-on-Wye Town Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is seeking an organiser for their "Bands in the Park" summer concert series from 2027 to 2029. This active tender falls under the services category for event and festival organisation. Located at Caroline Symonds Gardens in Ross-on-Wye, the events are scheduled to occur on Sundays from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, with a special "Proms in the Park" event on 18th July 2027. The procurement process is in the tender stage and follows an open competition method, with submissions required by either sealed envelope or electronically. The deadline for tender submissions is 4th September 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 28th August 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and festival organisation to expand their portfolio by collaborating on a well-established local event series. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in diverse musical arrangements and sound event logistics will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. With a gross contract value of £30,380.04 over three years, this project offers financial growth and valuable community engagement for the right organising team. The selection will heavily weigh quality criteria, focusing on service delivery and experience, alongside cost considerations, thus favouring businesses that can demonstrate proven outcomes and value for money.

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Notice Title

Bands in the Park 2027-2029

Notice Description

Ross-on-Wye Town Council is looking for an organiser for its well established, annual series of summer concerts at the Bandstand, Wye Street, Ross-on-Wye which take place from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Sundays. Organisers are invited to submit an expression of interest and quote (per annum) for arranging music for Bands in the Park, to cover all costs, including payments to the bands/musicians as detailed below. Requirement 1: Organisation The Organiser will be contracted for a three-year period to arrange music for a series of summer concerts to be held each Sunday afternoon commencing in 2027 on 16th May up to and including 5th September in the Bandstand at Caroline Symonds Gardens (19* performances across 17 weekends. *3 performers at Proms in the Park). Dates for future years will be approved by the relevant Council Committee and the organiser will be notified well in advance. It is assumed there will be one band per concert with the exception of a special one-off event which is provisionally booked for 2027 on Sunday 18th July which will be a 'Proms in the Park' style event from approximately 1.30pm to 7.00pm. The 'Proms' event would require three differing types of bands/groups but including one brass band (top section class if possible). The series must include a variety of traditional and non-traditional bands/ensembles to play a mixed genre of musical styles. Requirement 2: Event Management The organiser must arrive by 1pm at the latest and unlock the Bandstand, set out the chairs (provided by the Town Council), put up the parking signs and welcome the band members. Following the concert, chairs are to be stacked and secured, the bandstand locked, and the area left tidy. Due to the location of the event, traffic management will need to be considered by the organiser, and managed where possible in line with health and safety regulations. This should be included in the risk assessment. The Council's responsibilities will include providing the chairs and making arrangements for the events to be advertised. In addition, the Committee will look at the provision of refreshments and arrange for charity collections each week for local community and voluntary groups. The Contract term is from 1st October 2026 to the 30th September 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dab8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073517-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,137 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,137 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROSS-ON-WYE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-ON-WYE
Postcode
HR9 7AN
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Ross East
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

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