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title: "Performer Accommodation - Brass Festival 2025"
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# Performer Accommodation - Brass Festival 2025

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-679d6be3-da90-4b0a-8422-897f9858475a

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the accommodation of performers during the Durham BRASS Festival 2025. This annual music festival takes place in County Durham, England, from the 1st to the 31st of July 2025, showcasing brass-inspired music from international musicians. The contract, valued at £24,000 and classified under "Hotel accommodation services", was awarded directly to Durham University, Accommodation & Commercial Services. This decision aligns with the Council's need for efficient logistical arrangements, as accommodating 70 to 100 performers in one location simplifies transport and catering operations throughout the festival period.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms engaged in hospitality and event management, specifically those experienced in handling large-scale accommodation logistics. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this sector, given their potential for providing tailored and community-centric services. Companies with a strong operational base in County Durham or familiarity with local events can leverage this contract to establish a robust partnership with Durham County Council, fostering future collaborations.

## Notice

Durham BRASS Festival is an annual festival of brass-inspired music that takes place across County Durham during July each year. It is part of the Council's NPO portfolio supported by Arts Council England, and financial support is secured for the festival in 2025 Musicians from all over the world come to Durham to take part in the festival, performing in schools, community venues, theatres, on the streets and in the parks across the county over a ten-day period. As part of the contractual agreements with the bands there is a requirement to provide accommodation including breakfast for the duration of the festival. Having the musicians (averaging from 70 to 100 individuals which is dependent on the size of the bands we commission) accommodated in one place is essential to the smooth logistical transport and catering operation that are required for the festival. E.g. having 8 to 10 busses at one pick up point at the same times across the week of the festival.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed91e93f-007f-4dc1-86ad-48c129d9e339 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DURHAM UNIVERSITY, ACCOMMODATION & COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed91e93f-007f-4dc1-86ad-48c129d9e339

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed91e93f-007f-4dc1-86ad-48c129d9e339
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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