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title: "Production & Operations for Bingley Music Live Festival"
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# Production & Operations for Bingley Music Live Festival

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5300d3fa-f507-4821-a388-bcde5bb7dc95

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a contractor for the management of production and operations for the annual Bingley Music Live Festival, set to take place from 31st August to 2nd September 2018. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method in place. This opportunity, classified under festival organisation services, requires submission of tenders by 6th April 2018. The contract, valued at £1,850,000, will commence on 30th April 2018 and has a potential duration extending to October 2020, with options to extend for an additional two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in event management, production services, and site management, particularly those with experience in large-scale festivals. Given the historical economic impact of the festival on local businesses, with takings reportedly increasing by 40%, competitors should ideally include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality service while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing the festival's reputation and ensuring it remains accessible and enjoyable for a diverse audience.

## Notice

Bingley Music Live (BML) is an annual music festival organised by Bradford Council and set in the picturesque grounds of Myrtle Park, Bingley, West Yorkshire. The festival launched in 2007; emerging from a long-standing tradition of smaller music events held in the park for over 20 years. The event has rapidly emerged as a popular UK festival and an important driver of the local economy with businesses in the town centre revealing an average 40% increase in takings. Over the years, BML has built to attract a range of internationally acclaimed artists including Kaiser Chiefs, Manic Street Preachers, Pet Shop Boys, Chase and Status, Primal Scream, Example, Jake Bugg and Calvin Harris The festival this year will be held on 31st August 1st-2nd September operating between the following hours:- Friday 31st Aug 4.00pm - 9.30pm Saturday 1st Sept 12 midday - 9.30pm Sunday 2nd Sep 12 midday - 9.30pm For further details of the festival visit Website: www.bingleymusiclive.com Aims of Bingley Music Live: * To showcase Bradford district as an attractive place to live or visit. * To boost Bradford district economy * To be economically and environmentally sustainable Contract Overview: The Contractor will manage all aspects of production and site management of Bingley Music Live in 2018,2019,2020 with an option to extend for a two years until 2022 . Contractor Role: * Ensure BML is accessible and welcoming to a diverse audience, and maintain recognition for BML locally, regionally and nationally * Make sure that the highest standards of Production and Site Management are adhered to including compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and national guidelines. * Take public and stakeholder feedback into consideration in the development of BML. * The contractor will be expected to mitigate against normal wear and tear/damage to the site and to cover costs for any reinstatement (including associated staffing costs). * The contractor will be responsible for all event associated costs unless otherwise agreed with City of Bradford MDC. * The contactor will be required to liaise with City of Bradford MDC over the use of the site and have the authorities agreement on how they are used. * In the event of extraordinary weather conditions prior to the event, dynamic assessments between the contractor and City of Bradford MDC officers will determine and agree measures required to protect sites whilst still delivering the event. City of Bradford MDC will have the authority to cancel the event on the grounds of safety or significant risk of damage to any part of the site. Any such decision would be taken after consultation with relevant City of Bradford MDC and the contactor. Please see documents on the Council e tendering website YORtender (www.yortender.co.uk) under reference DN322427 for details of the requirement and how to apply for this opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acffb2d7-eddf-47a6-b920-6d891c92aebe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 08:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acffb2d7-eddf-47a6-b920-6d891c92aebe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acffb2d7-eddf-47a6-b920-6d891c92aebe
  2nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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