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Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027

Aberdeen City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Aberdeen City Council

Buyer Address: Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, UKM50, AB16 5GB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: David Officer

Contact Email: davofficer@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1467539600

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Published
16 May 2025, 10:55
Deadline
17 Jun 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Aberdeen City Council are seeking to appoint an experienced festival or event production company to curate and produce the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light in 2026 and 2027.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,000,000

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Programme

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Management and Management Information

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Production Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability and Community Benefits

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental Wellbeing

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