Published date: 2 March 2018
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Festival organisation services - 79953000
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£1,250,000 to £1,850,000
Procurement reference
BFDMDC001-DN322427-22605995
Published date
2 March 2018
Closing date
6 April 2018
Contract start date
30 April 2018
Contract end date
31 October 2020
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Bingley Music Live (BML) is an annual music festival organised by Bradford Council and set in the picturesque grounds of Myrtle Park, Bingley, West Yorkshire. The festival launched in 2007; emerging from a long-standing tradition of smaller music events held in the park for over 20 years. The event has rapidly emerged as a popular UK festival and an important driver of the local economy with businesses in the town centre revealing an average 40% increase in takings. Over the years, BML has built to attract a range of internationally acclaimed artists including Kaiser Chiefs, Manic Street Preachers, Pet Shop Boys, Chase and Status, Primal Scream, Example, Jake Bugg and Calvin Harris The festival this year will be held on 31st August 1st-2nd September operating between the following hours:- Friday 31st Aug 4.00pm - 9.30pm Saturday 1st Sept 12 midday - 9.30pm Sunday 2nd Sep 12 midday - 9.30pm For further details of the festival visit Website: www.bingleymusiclive.com Aims of Bingley Music Live: • To showcase Bradford district as an attractive place to live or visit. • To boost Bradford district economy • To be economically and environmentally sustainable Contract Overview: The Contractor will manage all aspects of production and site management of Bingley Music Live in 2018,2019,2020 with an option to extend for a two years until 2022 . Contractor Role: • Ensure BML is accessible and welcoming to a diverse audience, and maintain recognition for BML locally, regionally and nationally • Make sure that the highest standards of Production and Site Management are adhered to including compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and national guidelines. • Take public and stakeholder feedback into consideration in the development of BML. • The contractor will be expected to mitigate against normal wear and tear/damage to the site and to cover costs for any reinstatement (including associated staffing costs). • The contractor will be responsible for all event associated costs unless otherwise agreed with City of Bradford MDC. • The contactor will be required to liaise with City of Bradford MDC over the use of the site and have the authorities agreement on how they are used. • In the event of extraordinary weather conditions prior to the event, dynamic assessments between the contractor and City of Bradford MDC officers will determine and agree measures required to protect sites whilst still delivering the event. City of Bradford MDC will have the authority to cancel the event on the grounds of safety or significant risk of damage to any part of the site. Any such decision would be taken after consultation with relevant City of Bradford MDC and the contactor. Please see documents on the Council e tendering website YORtender (www.yortender.co.uk) under reference DN322427 for details of the requirement and how to apply for this opportunity
About the buyer
Contact name
Alan Parsons
Address
1st Floor Britannia House
Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
England
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