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    ContractsCounty Durham Flagship Cultural Event 2027 - Delivery Partner Wanted
    Closed contract

    County Durham Flagship Cultural Event 2027 - Delivery Partner Wanted

    Contract value
    £1.5m
    Closed 8 Oct 2026

    Durham County Council is seeking an innovative delivery partner to create a bold, nationally-recognized flagship cultural event for 2027 that celebrates County Durham's unique identity and delivers lasting community and economic benefits.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 9 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £1.5m
    Closed 8 Oct 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 8 Oct 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£1,500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      8 Oct 2026
      3 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 8 Oct 2026. Awaiting award.

    9 Sept 2026Today8 Oct 2026

    Brief

    Durham County Council seeks an experienced delivery partner to create and deliver an innovative flagship cultural event for County Durham in 2027. The council wants a bold, original proposition that moves beyond traditional festival models and has potential to become a recurring, nationally recognized event. The event should be distinctive, participatory, and celebrate County Durham's unique identity by combining culture, creativity, innovation, technology, and community engagement. Key requirements include: creating a defining cultural moment that enhances the county's reputation for creativity and excellence; delivering measurable cultural, social, and economic benefits; providing opportunities for participation, skills development, and talent progression, especially for children and young people; and ensuring local communities actively shape and deliver the event. This is an opportunity to develop a transformative cultural experience that positions County Durham as a leader in innovative event delivery.

    Track record

    11 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 11 contracts to 10 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. AtkinsRéalis UK Limited2× · 18%
    2. AECOM LTD1× · 9%
    3. PROQUEST LLC1× · 9%
    4. THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL1× · 9%
    5. CIPFA BUSINESS1× · 9%
    6. AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd1× · 9%

    +4 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f5ce

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