--- title: "RES/RES - Soft Market Testing for Bristol Harbour Festival Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3896744-f0c4-4337-a844-a9f442131b18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3896744-f0c4-4337-a844-a9f442131b18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3896744-f0c4-4337-a844-a9f442131b18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3896744-f0c4-4337-a844-a9f442131b18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-13" --- # RES/RES - Soft Market Testing for Bristol Harbour Festival Event Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3896744-f0c4-4337-a844-a9f442131b18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3896744-f0c4-4337-a844-a9f442131b18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3896744-f0c4-4337-a844-a9f442131b18.json) ## Summary The Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "RES/RES - Soft Market Testing for Bristol Harbour Festival Event." This tender is focused on event services, aiming to invite experienced event management companies to assist in the organisation of the Bristol Harbour Festival, which is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for this process is 4th February 2022, with further details to be published in the tender documents at a later date. The event is expected to take place in Bristol, England, and brings together over 250,000 attendees annually to enjoy a vibrant celebration of culture and maritime history. This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, planning, and production, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in large-scale events. Companies capable of comprehensive event delivery, including production, fundraising, marketing, and financial management, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the council's aim to build back better in the events sector following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. ## Notice In 2022 we will be celebrating the 50th year of Bristol Harbour Festival. Bristol City Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to re-tender the delivery of the Festival in following years. The Festival is free for all and brings over 250,000 people together each summer to celebrate our rich maritime history and enjoy some of the city's best culture, music and entertainment. From the SS Great Britain all the way into the centre of Bristol, tall ships, music stages, dance areas, community activities, food markets, water display teams and circus acts combine to ensure that everywhere you turn, there's something to delight and entertain. We need to work with an experienced event management company who would be able to deliver all aspects of event planning and delivery including production, producing, fundraising, financial management, marketing & promotion. Full details of the operator's role and responsibilities would be included in the tender documents at a later date. Following the impact of the Covid-19 on the events industry, the Council is investigating the market for re-tendering this event, with an appetite to build back better post pandemic. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/ContractsFinder?projectId=e4a10708-e26e-ec11-8110-005056b64545&projectEventId=eaa10708-e26e-ec11-8110-005056b64545&formTypeId=277e8dc2-9fcd-4556-bc06-35706b286939 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9f3beb-84ab-4b78-9b52-0c4b031544ad | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2022 at 11:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9f3beb-84ab-4b78-9b52-0c4b031544ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9f3beb-84ab-4b78-9b52-0c4b031544ad 13th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/ContractsFinder?projectId=e4a10708-e26e-ec11-8110-005056b64545&projectEventId=eaa10708-e26e-ec11-8110-005056b64545&formTypeId=277e8dc2-9fcd-4556-bc06-35706b286939 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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