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003550 - Flagship Festival 2027
Issued by Durham County Council · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 2 Oct 2026
- Closed
- 29 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC
- Value
- GBP 1,500,000
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06f5ce
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Sector
- Livelihoods & Enterprise Development
- Type
- services
This notice was amended
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- Submission deadline changed from 8 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC to 29 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCFirst seen by FreeTender on 2 Oct 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
At a glance
Durham County Council in United Kingdom has published a tender in livelihoods & enterprise development: “003550 - Flagship Festival 2027”. The deadline passed on 29 October 2026. The stated value is GBP 1,500,000. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-06f5ce in any correspondence with the buyer. 2 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 25 notices from this buyer since 2026, 17 of them currently open. There are 10 open livelihoods & enterprise development notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.
Details
Durham County Council is seeking an experienced and innovative delivery partner to develop and deliver a new flagship cultural event for County Durham. The Council is looking for a bold, ambitious and distinctive proposition that represents a step change from traditional festival models and has the potential to become a recurring, nationally recognised event. The successful proposal should be original, participatory and rooted in County Durham's unique identity, bringing together culture, creativity, innovation, technology and community engagement. The event should create a defining cultural moment for the county, enhancing its reputation as a place of creativity and excellence, while delivering lasting cultural, social and economic benefits. Proposals must demonstrate strong opportunities for participation, skills development and talent progression, particularly for children and young people, ensuring local communities play an active role in shaping and delivering the event.
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