Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-05db-73c3-add8-25c66364531e/ocean-city-music-festival-prior-information-notice pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ocean City Music Festival Prior Information Notice [Plymouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/plymouth-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Oct 2017 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Plymouth City Council is looking to form a collaborative relationship with an organisation to deliver a high quality music event starting in 2018. Our vision is to create a significant, high profile ticketed music event (or series of events) with UK and international artists that will create national and international exposure. The Council is open to exploring a range contractual and operational models. This includes the Council providing the project management staff and operational delivery (staff) to ensure high quality, safe delivery of the event(s). Our highly experienced and qualified team have vast amounts of experience in the delivery of major international events including Olympic Torch Relay, MTV Crashes Plymouth, The America's Cup, The British Firework Championships, The Transat and National Armed Forces Day. Plymouth City Council is keen to see an evolution and building of a brand starting with the first event in 2018 and fully establishing itself by 2020. In 2020 Plymouth will celebrate the 400 year sailing of the Mayflower to the United States. We see that a music event will be a key part of those global celebrations. We are looking for an organisation that has strong relationships with agents, talent agencies, management companies or artists directly as well as a proven track record in delivering events in line with our vision. This notice in issued in accordance with Schedule 3 of The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. Interested suppliers must express their interest via [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) by close of play on 24/10/17. Those who have previously expressed an interest need not resubmit. Suppliers who have formally expressed an interest by the required deadline will be invited to tender. Contracts will be awarded without further publication. PCC is working to an ambitious timetable with a target award date in January 2018 and the first event in July 2018. The length of contract will be limited to a maximum of 5 annual festivals. PCC is offering interested parties the opportunity to speak with key stakeholders from the Council either by phone or face to face. Timeslots are available on the 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th October 2017, with specific details finalised upon request. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please submit your request through the messaging facility on the portal. Read full description ## CPV classification Festival organisation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b5d05aaa-0c36-43fe-bc68-d7485e4c0f0e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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