Suffolk County Music Service County Music Groups Concert Tours 2027

Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Value
£185,000
Closes
10 November 2026
Where
Ipswich, the East of England
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Suffolk County Council wants to hire an experienced tour operator to organise and run a music tour across Europe in summer 2027 for two youth orchestras (around 100+ young musicians). The supplier must handle all logistics, travel, accommodation, venues and support.

What the buyer wants

• Organise and deliver a European concert tour for two youth music groups (Suffolk Youth Wind Band and Suffolk Youth Orchestra) in summer 2027 • Provide full tour management including travel arrangements, accommodation, venue booking, local support and logistics • Ensure the tour is safe, well-organised and allows the musicians to perform and represent Suffolk to a high standard

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

Most small businesses will struggle with this: you need serious tour operator credentials (ATOL/ABTA licensing), proven international youth tour experience, child safeguarding policies and staff, and the scale to handle 100+ young people plus their parents' expectations. A one-person or very small operation is unlikely to be competitive.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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