Delivery of Spectra Festival of Light 2024

Concepts

• aberdeen
• recreation, culture and sport
• aberdeen city council
• production of the spectra
• delivery of spectra festival of light
• scotland's festival
• spectra
• light
• event production companies
• main programme

Location

Aberdeen

Description

Contract for the curation and production of the Spectra 2024 core festival programme

Total Quantity or Scope

Aberdeen City Council are seeking responses from experienced festival/event production companies to curate and produce the main programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, to be held in February 2024.

Renewal Options

A one year extension is possible at the discretion of Aberdeen City Council following a review of festival delivery.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=734701. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Council is committed to carrying out its activities in a responsible and sustainable manner, this includes considering how it can improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area through its procurement decisions. The following have been identified as community benefit objectives in relation to this contract: - Community engagement and community empowerment. - Collaborative working. - Engagement of 3rd Sector organisations. - Promoting Fair Work Practices/ The Living Wage. - Education; employability and skills training. - Providing positive improvements to the city’s wellbeing; socially, economically and environmentally. (SC Ref:734701) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=734701