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Tender: Curator Services for Bishop Auckland and Seaham Food Festivals 2027 – Durham County Council

Released about 1 month ago

Closed23 Oct 2026

Likely valueEstimate£95K to £180KInflation adjusted

Current contractChannell Events,£96K · ended Sept 2025

LocationNorth East

AgencyDurham County Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryArts & Culture

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 23 Oct 2026

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Durham County Council is seeking a supplier for curator services for the Bishop Auckland and Seaham Food Festivals 2027. The provider will work with the council's festival team and partners to support the planning, development and delivery of both festivals, providing festival programming, trader and exhibitor recruitment, performer and activity bookings, marketing support, commercial development and 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.

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