Cork City Council is seeking Festival Programming and Delivery for Christmas 2026. Following the
Cork City Council
## Summary Cork City Council is seeking a contractor to provide festival programming and delivery services for Christmas 2026. The contract will be for one year, with the option of extending for two further periods of one year each.
## Scope & Deliverables * Festival programming and delivery services for Christmas 2026 * Production management consultancy services * Event services (79952000) * Cultural event organisation services (79952100) * Festival organisation services (79953000)
## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in festival programming and delivery + Relevant certifications or accreditations * Certifications/Experience: Not stated
## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €200,000 * Submission deadline: Mon Jun 29 16:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months (with option to extend for two further periods of one year each) * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) - To be completed and returned with submission + Template Contract for reference only (Appendix 1)
## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in festival programming and delivery, particularly those familiar with the Irish market. * Opportunities: The contract has a potential value of €200,000 over three years, and there is an option to extend for two further periods of one year each. * Risks: + Competition from established contractors + Uncertainty around future funding or extension options
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