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Food Festival Curator

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Estimated value
GBP 80,000
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Bid closes
23 Oct 2026
Submission method
Not stated at source

Uk Fts · published 25 Sept 2026 · last checked 25 Sept 2026 · no amendments recorded

Scope of works

Durham County Council seeks to appoint a supplier to provide curator services for the Bishop Auckland and Seaham Food Festivals 2027. Working with the Council's festival team and partners, the provider will support the planning, development and delivery of both festivals. Services will include festival programming, trader and exhibitor recruitment, performer and activity bookings, marketing support, commercial development, sponsorship opportunities and onsite event delivery. The supplier will assist in developing programmes aligned to agreed objectives and budgets, including year-round activity; recruit and manage traders, exhibitors and performers; support sponsorship and income generation; contribute to marketing, including development of a refreshed festival brand linked to Visit County Durham; engage with stakeholders and community organisations; support event operations; and provide progress reports, budget monitoring and post-event evaluation.

Type
Invitation to bid / open tender
Tender
Sector
Marine & Ports
Procedure
Open procedure
Classification
Not published at source

Key dates

  1. Published at source25 Sept 2026
  2. Submission deadline23 Oct 2026