--- title: "Cambridge Folk Festival - Bar Concessions 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a85.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-23" --- # Cambridge Folk Festival - Bar Concessions 2026 Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a85.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is currently in the tender stage for the Cambridge Folk Festival Bar Concessions 2026. The Council seeks experienced suppliers to provide bar services for the festival scheduled for 1st and 2nd August 2026 in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement process is open, under a below-threshold regime designed for open competition. Interested suppliers have until 20th March 2026 to submit their bids electronically. The procurement focuses on services related to food, beverages, tobacco, and specifically alcohol and beverage-serving services, divided into multiple lots, each with particular requirements and potential renewals for subsequent festivals. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in beverage services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in entering or expanding their presence in festival markets. With lots for Main Bar, Cider Stall, Summer Drinks Bar, Gin Bar, and Off Sales, businesses can tailor their proposals to areas where they have distinct expertise, enhancing their chances of success. The contract, with its focus on quality over price (60% Quality, 40% Price), invites businesses capable of delivering superior service to demonstrate their capability, potentially securing renewal options for the 2027 festival as well. ## Notice Cambridge Folk Festival seeks experienced suppliers to submit a quotation for the provision of bar services for the 2026 Festival, dates of which are Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August 2026. The services are divided into multiple lots, as detailed in the RFQ. Suppliers may submit a quotation for all lots (the full scope of services) or for one or more individual lots. The successful supplier(s) will be required to supply, operate, and manage bar services for the 2026 Festival in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFQ and any resulting contract. Full details of the services required, including the breakdown of lots, specific requirements, and any additional obligations, are set out in the specification documents. Please note that the Contract Value is the unknown, as this depends on many factors i.e. amount of sales etc. ### Lot Information Main Bar Main Bar Lot Within 20m x 10m marquee. Marquee is used exclusively as a bar. Marquee is provided by the Festival and recharged back to the successful Concessionaire. Note: Value of sales is unknown. Renewal: The contract is for the 2026 Folk Festival, however, the option is there for the 2027 Folk Festival. Cider and / or Hot Spicy Cider Stall Cider and/or Hot Spicy Cider Stall Lot Outside the main bar, approx. size 3m x 4m Note: Value of sales is unknown. Renewal: The contract is for the 2026 Folk Festival, however, the option is there for the 2027 Folk Festival. Summer Drinks Bar Summer Drinks Bar Lot A bar to fit a space of 5m x 5m, a marquee can be provided and recharged to the successful Concessionaire if required. Note: Value of sales is unknown. Renewal: The contract is for the 2026 Folk Festival, however, the option is there for the 2027 Folk Festival. Gin Bar Gin Bar Lot A bar to fit with a max space of 3m x 6m, a marquee can be provided and recharged to the successful Concessionaire if required. Note: Value of sales is unknown. Renewal: The contract is for the 2026 Folk Festival, however, the option is there for the 2027 Folk Festival. Off Sales Off Sales Lot The festival would encourage provision of off-sales, whether this is at the main bar and/or at another location within the campsite confirmed with successful Concessionaire for this lot. Note: Value of sales is unknown. Renewal: The contract is for the 2026 Folk Festival, however, the option is there for the 2027 Folk Festival. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016255-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | £30,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 1BY | | 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 24 - Chemical products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 24322500 - Alcohol - 55400000 - Beverage-serving services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2026 at 17:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016255-2026 - 23 Feb 2026 at 17:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016251-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016255-2026 23rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016251-2026 23rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96ad3a3b-d610-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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