--- title: "Ocean City Music Festival Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-17" --- # Ocean City Music Festival Prior Information Notice Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e.json) ## Summary Plymouth City Council is initiating a tender process for the "Ocean City Music Festival Prior Information Notice," aimed at establishing a high-profile ticketed music event set to commence in 2018. This project aligns with the Council's vision to enhance Plymouth’s cultural landscape, particularly with the significant historical celebration in 2020 marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's voyage to the United States. The procurement currently stands at the planning stage, with a deadline for interested suppliers to express their interest by 24th October 2017. The event is classified under festival organisation services and will take place in the South West region of the UK, with contract awards expected by January 2018. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event organisation, particularly those with a background in collaborating with artists and managing major festivals. Companies that leverage strong connections with talent agencies and have experience in delivering high-quality events would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful organisation will have the potential to build a brand that not only contributes to local culture but also gains national and international visibility through its association with landmark events in Plymouth over the next five years. ## Notice Plymouth City Council is looking to form a collaborative relationship with an organisation to deliver a high quality music event starting in 2018. Our vision is to create a significant, high profile ticketed music event (or series of events) with UK and international artists that will create national and international exposure. The Council is open to exploring a range contractual and operational models. This includes the Council providing the project management staff and operational delivery (staff) to ensure high quality, safe delivery of the event(s). Our highly experienced and qualified team have vast amounts of experience in the delivery of major international events including Olympic Torch Relay, MTV Crashes Plymouth, The America's Cup, The British Firework Championships, The Transat and National Armed Forces Day. Plymouth City Council is keen to see an evolution and building of a brand starting with the first event in 2018 and fully establishing itself by 2020. In 2020 Plymouth will celebrate the 400 year sailing of the Mayflower to the United States. We see that a music event will be a key part of those global celebrations. We are looking for an organisation that has strong relationships with agents, talent agencies, management companies or artists directly as well as a proven track record in delivering events in line with our vision. This notice in issued in accordance with Schedule 3 of The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. Interested suppliers must express their interest via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by close of play on 24/10/17. Those who have previously expressed an interest need not resubmit. Suppliers who have formally expressed an interest by the required deadline will be invited to tender. Contracts will be awarded without further publication. PCC is working to an ambitious timetable with a target award date in January 2018 and the first event in July 2018. The length of contract will be limited to a maximum of 5 annual festivals. PCC is offering interested parties the opportunity to speak with key stakeholders from the Council either by phone or face to face. Timeslots are available on the 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th October 2017, with specific details finalised upon request. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please submit your request through the messaging facility on the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478606e-552a-4042-8f32-ceb8f0182460 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL1 3BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services - 79953000 - Festival organisation services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2017 at 15:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478606e-552a-4042-8f32-ceb8f0182460 - 6 Oct 2017 at 15:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478606e-552a-4042-8f32-ceb8f0182460 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478606e-552a-4042-8f32-ceb8f0182460 17th October 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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