---
title: "Forest Live Music Events Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03322e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2023-03-02"
---

# Forest Live Music Events Partnership

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03322e

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## Summary

Forestry England has awarded a contract for the Forest Live Music Events Partnership to Live Nation (Music) UK Limited. The contract is for recreational, cultural, and sporting services and has a total value of £57,750,000. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with the main procurement category being services. The contracting process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 9th February 2023. The tender provided an opportunity for a national live music portfolio to partner with Forestry England and lead in delivering the Forest Live programme across their estate.

For businesses looking to grow through public procurement, partnering as a music promoter in the recreational and cultural services industry would be a suitable opportunity. The tendering stage for the Forest Live Co-Promoter Partner contract is currently active, with a submission deadline of 30th May 2022. Businesses with experience in event services and a strong operational and financial background would be ideal candidates to compete. The contract period is set at 2,520 days with a potential for renewal upon expiry, offering a long-term opportunity for business growth in the live music events sector.

## Notice

Forestry England are awarding a contract to partner with an experienced, established national live music portfolio who will take the operational and marketing lead in delivering the Forest Live programme across the Forestry England estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are awarding a contract to an experienced, established national music promoter that will take the programming, operational and financial lead in delivering the Forest Live programme across the Forestry England estate.

Renewal: Upon expiry of the contract if there is a requirement for continuation of the services then the contract may be re-tendered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006234-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVE NATION (MUSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006234-2023
- 29 Apr 2022 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011153-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=764897289
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals,Winterbourne

## Provenance

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