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title: "Forest Live Music Events Partnership"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
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# Forest Live Music Events Partnership

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c208c84-bcb6-4748-99cc-364561c40bf3

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has completed the procurement process for the "Forest Live Music Events Partnership" contract, valued at £57,750,000. The contract involves the delivery of recreational, cultural, and sporting services across the Forestry England estate. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a restricted process. The tender period ended on 9th February 2023, and the contract period is set to run from 1st August 2023 to 30th September 2030.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the live music industry, particularly those with experience in managing national live music portfolios. The contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses interested in operational and marketing aspects of delivering music events in a forest setting will find this tender appealing. The procurement is led by the Forestry Commission, making it an attractive opportunity for service providers in the cultural and recreational sector.

## Notice

Forestry England are awarding a contract to partner with an experienced, established national live music portfolio who will take the operational and marketing lead in delivering the Forest Live programme across the Forestry England estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed49800e-ca62-41b4-9038-c2501a306bd9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVE NATION (MUSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 17:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed49800e-ca62-41b4-9038-c2501a306bd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed49800e-ca62-41b4-9038-c2501a306bd9
  21st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=761958973
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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