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Open tender · Notice 103939-2026

Filton Festival 2027

Filton Town Council

Value
£28k
Closes
30 Nov 2026 (22 days)
Where
South West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Feb 2027 – 5 Jul 2027

In plain English

Filton Town Council wants a contractor to manage all aspects of producing the Filton Festival in Elm Park, Filton, in 2027, with the same work for 2028 and 2029. The estimated value is £28,000 and bids close on 30 November 2026.

Good fit for: Event management or festival production companies with experience running large, family-friendly outdoor events.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • You pay all event costs unless agreed otherwise The contractor will be responsible for all event associated costs unless otherwise agreed with Filton Town Council.
  • You pay for any damage to the park site mitigate against any normal wear and tear/damage to the site and to cover costs for any reinstatement (including associated staffing costs.)
  • Council can cancel the event on safety grounds Filton Town Council will have the authority to cancel the event on the grounds of safety or significant risk of damage to any part of the site.
  • Must meet health and safety law and event standards Make sure the highest standards of Event Management are adhered to including compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and national guidelines.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Filton Town Council'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 2027 Festival Background: The town has held a Festival for 25 years (first held in 2001) which takes place during a Sunday in summer each year and which regularly attracts in excess of 2000 visitors and participants over 1 day (which we are looking to grow). 1. AIMS OF THE FILTON FESTIVAL I. To showcase Filton's talent and heritage. II. To be accessible to Filton's diverse communities. III. To boost image and promote Council services such as the Multi-Use Short Track, Football Pitch, Elm Park Leisure Centre and other facilities. IV. To run an exciting Sci-Fi themed festival that runs on the 50-year anniversary of the 1st Star Wars film with inspiration taken from this, other Sci-Fi films and the 1980's in general. V. To showcase Filton as an attractive place to live or visit. VI. To boost Filton's economy. VII. To be economically and environmentally sustainable. VIII. To broaden appeal, and raise awareness of the Aerospace Industry, armed forces, businesses and local projects. 2. CONTRACT OVERVIEW The Contractor will manage all aspects of production of Filton Festival in 2027 (following this in 2028 and 2029 also). Over the last few years, Filton Town Council has carried out pilot events and consultation looking at the role and opportunity that the festival provides for the town. Building on these findings, Filton Town Council wishes to appoint a contractor who can develop and grow the festival within its aims, and its changing relevance for the town. The council would welcome ideas on the development of the festival. This will involve managing the Filton Festival 2027 and for 2 successive years. Three key areas we are …

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Getting the documents

Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:

The buyer's e-tendering site: filtontowncouncil.gov.uk (linked from the notice).

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 2 Nov 2026.

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