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title: "Cambridge City Council - Expression of Interest - Program Manager for Cambridge Folk Festival"
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# Cambridge City Council - Expression of Interest - Program Manager for Cambridge Folk Festival

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da473cb4-bd34-4f5a-b0a5-c61f795bbca6

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is in the planning stages of procuring a Program Manager for the Cambridge Folk Festival. This opportunity falls under the 'Entertainment Services' category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Cambridge, England. The planning notice was published on 18 September 2024, with a future notice date set for 31 October 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 25 September 2024 to 31 October 2024, and the budget allocated for the 2025/2026 period is GBP 10,000. The procurement process aims to hire an experienced and innovative professional to manage artist negotiations and festival logistics within an agreed artistic budget, subject to approval by Cambridge City Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on entertainment and event management. Companies with experience in handling large-scale cultural events and those skilled in logistical planning, financial management, and artist relations will find this project highly beneficial for business growth. The role requires a proactive approach to managing budgets, negotiating terms, and coordinating various aspects of the festival, making it ideal for firms looking to showcase their expertise in delivering high-profile public events.

## Notice

Cambridge Folk Festival (CFF) are looking for an experienced and innovative program manager to work with us on the festival. The program manager (PM) will negotiate all artist and acts fees and expenses, inc accommodation and transport to work within the agreed artistic budget (Cambridge City Council (CCC) to sign off budget on all bookings);

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3328d70b-42bc-47a1-b0e0-e28d39d6828d |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 12:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3328d70b-42bc-47a1-b0e0-e28d39d6828d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3328d70b-42bc-47a1-b0e0-e28d39d6828d
  18th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f261fe98-ba75-ef11-812f-005056b64545
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