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Cambridge Folk Festival - Bar Concessions 2026

Cambridge City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cambridge City Council

Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Cambridge, UKH12, CB2 1BY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
30000.0 GBP
Gross: 36000 GBP
Published
23 Feb 2026, 17:11
Deadline
20 Mar 2026, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Cambridge Folk Festival seeks experienced suppliers to submit a quotation for the provision of bar services for the 2026 Festival, dates of which are Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August 2026. The services are divided into multiple lots, as detailed in the RFQ. Suppliers may submit a quotation for all lots (the full scope of services) or for one or more individual lots. The successful supplier(s) will be required to supply, operate, and manage bar services for the 2026 Festival in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFQ and any resulting contract. Full details of the services required, including the breakdown of lots, specific requirements, and any additional obligations, are set out in the specification documents. Please note that the Contract Value is the unknown, as this depends on many factors i.e. amount of sales etc.

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External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96ad3a3b-d610-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016251-2026

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Lots

Lot Title: Main Bar

Lot Description: Main Bar Lot Within 20m x 10m marquee. Marquee is used exclusively as a bar. Marquee is provided by the Festival and recharged back to the successful Concessionaire. Note: Value of sales is unknown.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 10,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 12,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Cider and / or Hot Spicy Cider Stall

Lot Description: Cider and/or Hot Spicy Cider Stall Lot Outside the main bar, approx. size 3m x 4m Note: Value of sales is unknown.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 5,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 6,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Summer Drinks Bar

Lot Description: Summer Drinks Bar Lot A bar to fit a space of 5m x 5m, a marquee can be provided and recharged to the successful Concessionaire if required. Note: Value of sales is unknown.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 5,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 6,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Gin Bar

Lot Description: Gin Bar Lot A bar to fit with a max space of 3m x 6m, a marquee can be provided and recharged to the successful Concessionaire if required. Note: Value of sales is unknown.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 5,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 6,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Off Sales

Lot Description: Off Sales Lot The festival would encourage provision of off-sales, whether this is at the main bar and/or at another location within the campsite confirmed with successful Concessionaire for this lot. Note: Value of sales is unknown.

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Value: GBP 5,000

Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 6,000

Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 5 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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