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title: "Circus on the Downs"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Circus on the Downs

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac1be7ca-aadd-4d33-9656-922a4348740c

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is seeking to appoint a qualified company to deliver the "Circus on the Downs" for a period of three years starting from November 30, 2018, with a potential one-year extension. This opportunity falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and is being procured through an open procedure. The tender period is set to close on October 23, 2018. Interested parties should be aware that the shows must be accessible to Bristol's diverse communities and should provide details on the expected financial return to the Council.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the cultural and entertainment sector, particularly those specialising in event management, performance arts, or community engagement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering similar events are strongly encouraged to apply, as this aligns with the Council's commitment to supporting local businesses. Companies capable of creating high-quality and inclusive experiences will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise.

## Notice

Bristol City Council is seeking to appoint a company with a proven track record to deliver an annual Circus on The Downs, Bristol for a period of 3 years from 2019 with the option to extend for a further year. The successful operator will be required to demonstrate how they can deliver a programme of high quality shows which are accessible to Bristol's diverse communities. They will also be expected to detail what the financial return will be to Bristol City Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20450b1a-c2ce-4b00-b667-60afb0c4d652 |
| 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 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 28 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20450b1a-c2ce-4b00-b667-60afb0c4d652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20450b1a-c2ce-4b00-b667-60afb0c4d652
  2nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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