Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Ealing Council Festivals and Events Tender 2026-2031
Deadline: 01 May 2026
Posting Date: 23 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139980083
Document Ref. No.: 232628ES
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
79953000 - Festival organisation services
79952000 - Event services
79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
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Tender Details
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) Processing applications and permissions for approximately 150 events and activities a year in parks and public places, ranging from festivals and sports events to fitness classes, dog walking, and street parties. ii) Co-ordinating the monthly Ealing Safety Advisory Group and ensuring that approved events take place in compliance with health and safety legislation and industry best practice. The Council is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a potential procurement opportunity for the delivery of the above services, a major cultural and community event attracting thousands attendees annually. The Authority intends to explore innovative, sustainable and cost‑effec...
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