Buyer Name: Filton Town Council
Buyer Address: Filton Town Council, Elm Park Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol, UKK12, BS34 7PS, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Robert Hutton
Contact Email: office@filtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: 01454 803918
1. Overview Filton Town Council (FTC) is seeking an experienced event management contractor to plan, manage, and deliver the Filton Festival 2026 - a one-day summer celebration attracting over 2,000 visitors to Elm Park. The 2026 event marks the 25th anniversary of the Festival and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first Concorde flight (1976). The festival aims to celebrate local heritage, culture, and community while strengthening Filton's reputation as a vibrant and inclusive town. ________________________________________ 2. Vision and Aims FTC's Vision: "To celebrate, with all the communities of Filton, the heart and soul of the town in the unique setting of Elm Park in 2026." Festival Aims: • Showcase Filton's talent, culture, and heritage. • Celebrate Filton's diversity and community spirit. • Promote town facilities such as Elm Park Leisure Centre and sports grounds. • Highlight Filton's aerospace and armed forces connections. • Stimulate the local economy through tourism and participation. • Ensure environmental and financial sustainability. ________________________________________ 3. Contract Scope and Responsibilities The appointed contractor will assume full responsibility for event management, covering planning, logistics, delivery, health and safety, finance, and evaluation. Key duties include: • Designing a safe, inclusive, and sustainable festival appealing to all ages and backgrounds. • Developing local partnerships, ensuring community involvement and volunteer opportunities. • Implementing robust health & safety and crowd management systems compliant with national regulations. • Managing all site operations, including infrastructure, staging, waste, accessibility, and traffic. • Securing sponsorship, fundraising, and concessions to supplement the Council's investment. • Maintaining high environmental standards, including 70% recycling rates and reduced carbon footprint. ________________________________________ 4. Roles and Partnership Filton Town Council (FTC) • Retains overall event ownership and veto rights on sponsors and programme content. • Provides site access, oversight, and strategic support through a Steering Group. • Reviews milestones and progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Contractor • Leads event delivery from concept to post-event evaluation. • Provides monthly (then fortnightly) reports and budget updates. • Liaises regularly with FTC and relevant agencies, including police, emergency services, and South Gloucestershire Council. • Manages sub-contractors, performers, suppliers, and site personnel. ________________________________________ 5. Key Delivery Areas Event Planning and Safety • Submission of full Operational and Event Safety Management Plans (Appendix A). • Compliance with CDM Regulations (2015), Martyn's Law (Protect Duty), and H&S at Work Act (1974). • Provision of comprehensive risk assessments, emergency and accessibility plans, and multi-agency coordination. Production and Site Management • Oversee infrastructure setup and removal, power, water, sound, and lighting. • Provide sufficient toilets, accessible facilities, and crowd control barriers. • Maintain a clean, safe, and accessible site, reinstating any damage post-event. Accessibility and Inclusion • Adhere to Attitude is Everything - Charter of Best Practice. • Ensure full physical and digital accessibility (e.g., ramps, accessible toilets, clear signage). • Design inclusive programming and "quiet hours" for families and neurodiverse audiences. Sustainability • Produce an Environmental Management Plan, highlighting waste minimisation and recycling targets (70%+). • Promote sustainable travel and local suppliers. • Embed green messaging throughout festival PR and marketing. Programming and Content • Minimum 85% of acts to be local or regional. • Programming to include cultural diversity, local heritage, schools, and community collaborations. • Music and themes inspired by the 1970s Concorde era. • Affordable food and beverage concessions prioritising local, sustainable produce. Marketing and Communications • Create and deliver a comprehensive Marketing and PR plan, co-branded with FTC. • Ensure inclusive representation across all imagery and publicity. • Secure at least five pieces of positive media coverage and a 20% social media engagement increase compared to 2025. Finance and Sponsorship • FTC contribution capped at £26,000; contractor to raise additional income through sponsorship, concessions, and grants. • Open-book accounting and profit-share model. • All sponsorships subject to FTC approval. ________________________________________ 6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The contractor's performance will be monitored against specific KPIs, including: 1. Financial sustainability - keep Council subsidy ≤ £26,000. 2. Safety & compliance - achieve 100% adherence to legal and H&S standards. 3. Environmental impact - minimum 50% biodegradable/recyclable vendor packaging; publish sustainability report. 4. Diversity & inclusion - at least 25% of acts from diverse cultural backgrounds. 5. Reputation & engagement - minimum 5 positive media features and 20% rise in online engagement. 6. Local participation - involve ≥ 30 local businesses, schools, or community groups. Failure to meet milestones may result in payment deductions. ________________________________________ 7. Contract Terms and Timetable • Tender submission deadline: 30th November 2025 • Contract award: December 2025 • Service Level Agreement (SLA) start: 1 January 2026 • Festival delivery: Summer 2026 • Payments tied to milestone completion; no more than 50% paid before the event, final payment after delivery and evaluation. ________________________________________ 8. Evaluation and Legacy The contractor must provide a post-event evaluation report, including: • Attendance analysis and public feedback. • Environmental and waste performance review. • Financial summary and recommendations for future improvements. FTC will use this to inform its Scope and Vision Report for subsequent festivals, ensuring continuous improvement and long-term community benefit. ________________________________________ 9. Summary The Filton Festival 2026 Tender sets out an ambitious plan for a landmark community celebration-combining heritage, inclusivity, sustainability, and creativity. The successful contractor will deliver a safe, vibrant, and financially sustainable event that strengthens Filton's community identity and regional profile while embedding best practice in accessibility, environmental management, and stakeholder collaboration.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065696-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 26,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 31,200
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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"description": "1. Overview\nFilton Town Council (FTC) is seeking an experienced event management contractor to plan, manage, and deliver the Filton Festival 2026 - a one-day summer celebration attracting over 2,000 visitors to Elm Park. The 2026 event marks the 25th anniversary of the Festival and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first Concorde flight (1976). The festival aims to celebrate local heritage, culture, and community while strengthening Filton\u0027s reputation as a vibrant and inclusive town.\n________________________________________\n2. 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Contract Scope and Responsibilities\nThe appointed contractor will assume full responsibility for event management, covering planning, logistics, delivery, health and safety, finance, and evaluation.\nKey duties include:\n\u2022\tDesigning a safe, inclusive, and sustainable festival appealing to all ages and backgrounds.\n\u2022\tDeveloping local partnerships, ensuring community involvement and volunteer opportunities.\n\u2022\tImplementing robust health \u0026 safety and crowd management systems compliant with national regulations.\n\u2022\tManaging all site operations, including infrastructure, staging, waste, accessibility, and traffic.\n\u2022\tSecuring sponsorship, fundraising, and concessions to supplement the Council\u0027s investment.\n\u2022\tMaintaining high environmental standards, including 70% recycling rates and reduced carbon footprint.\n________________________________________\n4. Roles and Partnership\nFilton Town Council (FTC)\n\u2022\tRetains overall event ownership and veto rights on sponsors and programme content.\n\u2022\tProvides site access, oversight, and strategic support through a Steering Group.\n\u2022\tReviews milestones and progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).\nContractor\n\u2022\tLeads event delivery from concept to post-event evaluation.\n\u2022\tProvides monthly (then fortnightly) reports and budget updates.\n\u2022\tLiaises regularly with FTC and relevant agencies, including police, emergency services, and South Gloucestershire Council.\n\u2022\tManages sub-contractors, performers, suppliers, and site personnel.\n________________________________________\n5. Key Delivery Areas\nEvent Planning and Safety\n\u2022\tSubmission of full Operational and Event Safety Management Plans (Appendix A).\n\u2022\tCompliance with CDM Regulations (2015), Martyn\u0027s Law (Protect Duty), and H\u0026S at Work Act (1974).\n\u2022\tProvision of comprehensive risk assessments, emergency and accessibility plans, and multi-agency coordination.\nProduction and Site Management\n\u2022\tOversee infrastructure setup and removal, power, water, sound, and lighting.\n\u2022\tProvide sufficient toilets, accessible facilities, and crowd control barriers.\n\u2022\tMaintain a clean, safe, and accessible site, reinstating any damage post-event.\nAccessibility and Inclusion\n\u2022\tAdhere to Attitude is Everything - Charter of Best Practice.\n\u2022\tEnsure full physical and digital accessibility (e.g., ramps, accessible toilets, clear signage).\n\u2022\tDesign inclusive programming and \"quiet hours\" for families and neurodiverse audiences.\nSustainability\n\u2022\tProduce an Environmental Management Plan, highlighting waste minimisation and recycling targets (70%+).\n\u2022\tPromote sustainable travel and local suppliers.\n\u2022\tEmbed green messaging throughout festival PR and marketing.\nProgramming and Content\n\u2022\tMinimum 85% of acts to be local or regional.\n\u2022\tProgramming to include cultural diversity, local heritage, schools, and community collaborations.\n\u2022\tMusic and themes inspired by the 1970s Concorde era.\n\u2022\tAffordable food and beverage concessions prioritising local, sustainable produce.\nMarketing and Communications\n\u2022\tCreate and deliver a comprehensive Marketing and PR plan, co-branded with FTC.\n\u2022\tEnsure inclusive representation across all imagery and publicity.\n\u2022\tSecure at least five pieces of positive media coverage and a 20% social media engagement increase compared to 2025.\nFinance and Sponsorship\n\u2022\tFTC contribution capped at \u00a326,000; contractor to raise additional income through sponsorship, concessions, and grants.\n\u2022\tOpen-book accounting and profit-share model.\n\u2022\tAll sponsorships subject to FTC approval.\n________________________________________\n6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nThe contractor\u0027s performance will be monitored against specific KPIs, including:\n1.\tFinancial sustainability - keep Council subsidy \u2264 \u00a326,000.\n2.\tSafety \u0026 compliance - achieve 100% adherence to legal and H\u0026S standards.\n3.\tEnvironmental impact - minimum 50% biodegradable/recyclable vendor packaging; publish sustainability report.\n4.\tDiversity \u0026 inclusion - at least 25% of acts from diverse cultural backgrounds.\n5.\tReputation \u0026 engagement - minimum 5 positive media features and 20% rise in online engagement.\n6.\tLocal participation - involve \u2265 30 local businesses, schools, or community groups.\nFailure to meet milestones may result in payment deductions.\n________________________________________\n7. 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