Ealing Council Festivals and Events Tender 2026-2031
Description: Ealing Council is seeking to appoint an external events company to take on management of (A) Ealing Summer Festivals and (B) Ealing's Place Services (Events) from 1 September 2026 for 5 years to 31 August 2031 with the option to extend one year to 31 August 2032 (max 6-year contract). These two services will be combined in a single Ealing Festivals & Events contract. Management of the two services consists in: C. Ealing Summer Festivals (ESF) i) Managing the festival site: provision of infrastructure (e.g. staging, fencing, tech, sanitary facilities), security, health & safety, community liaison, etc. ii) Programming and developing the programme: a mixture of in-house production for some festivals (e.g. Jazz, Blues, Comedy) and contracting with external events companies for others. D. Place Services (Events) i) (read more...)
Summary: The London Borough of Ealing Council is initiating a tender for the "Ealing Council Festivals and Events Tender 2026-2031," aimed at managing Ealing Summer Festivals and Ealing's Place Services from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with the possibility of a one-year extension. As part of the planning stage in the procurement process, a market engagement questionnaire is due by 10th April 2026. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically for festival and event organisation. This contract is located in London, United Kingdom, and encompasses cultural and community events. Interested suppliers should engage with Ealing Council via Atamis, the e-tendering system, to provide insights on innovative approaches for event delivery and audience experience. The procurement method involves a potential light-touch regime applicable to sub-central government authorities.