Planning

Assembly Rooms Summer Festival Hire

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Apr 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating the "Assembly Rooms Summer Festival Hire" procurement, focusing on the arts and events sector. This planned tender seeks a proficient producer to programme shows at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh during the summer Festival period from 2019 to 2021, with potential extension until 2023. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest along with completed questionnaires by Friday, 4th May 2018. Further engagement may include an Open Day discussion at the venue, encouraging potential bidders to connect.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for arts and events production companies looking to expand their presence in a highly esteemed festival setting, particularly during the globally recognised Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Businesses that excel in event management, performance programming, and have a portfolio of diverse artistic offerings would be well-placed to compete. This contract not only allows for artistic expression but also facilitates growth within a historic venue renowned for its cultural contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assembly Rooms Summer Festival Hire

Notice Description

The Assembly Rooms is seeking an experienced arts and events producer and organisation who would be interested in programming shows into the full first floor of the venue, during the 5-week summer Festival period for 2019 - 2021 with the potential for extending this agreement to 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Assembly Rooms is seeking an experienced arts and events producer and organisation who would be interested in programming shows into the full first floor of the venue, during the 5-week summer Festival period for 2019 - 2021 with the potential for extending this agreement to 2023. We are seeking to negotiate with an organisation who are in a position to hire and deliver a high quality, diverse programme of events and performances as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a 6-week period, which would include get in and get out days as well as full performance programming for the whole Festival. This is a very exciting opportunity to participate in the largest Arts Festival in the World in one of Edinburgh's most celebrated premium historic venues.. Please refer to the attached briefing document for further information. In order to support the project strategy, it would be appreciated if you could please complete and return the questionnaire included within the briefing document. Your complete response should be sent to lauren.kinnear@edinburgh.gov.uk by (Friday 4th May 2018).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540640
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317509
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Faulds
Contact Email
kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315293415

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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