UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development
The contract covers specialist consultancy services to develop detailed operational plans for Birmingham’s UEFA EURO 2028 Host City UEFA Festival. Birmingham City Council, the local authority responsible for public services in Birmingham, requires the appointed supplier to develop the existing festival concept across fan zones, public viewing areas, the Tournament Spectacular, fan meeting points and associated fan walking routes. The scope includes major-event festival production, CAD planning, stakeholder consultation and integration of the overall Host City concept, with plans required to meet UEFA requirements and support safe, inclusive, accessible and culturally relevant experiences. The estimated contract value is £320,000, with delivery expected from January 2027 until July 2028; tournament-time delivery is excluded. Work will be delivered in Birmingham, within the UKG31 region. The critical qualification is demonstrable experience and specialist expertise in major-event festival planning, including festival production and operational planning.
Buyer: Birmingham City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £320k
- Bids close: 6 Nov 2026
- Location: Birmingham
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 31 Jul 2028
- Category: Event services (79952000)
From the official notice
Birmingham City Council wishes to procure specialist consultancy services to support the development of detailed operational plans for Birmingham's UEFA EURO 2028 Host City UEFA Festival. The Council requires an experienced supplier to develop the existing Festival concept into detailed operational plans, covering the following key areas: - Fan Zones - Public Viewing Areas - Tournament Spectacular - Fan Meeting Points - Associated fan walking routes The contract will involve providing specialist expertise in major-event festival planning, including festival production, CAD planning, stakeholder consultation and overall Host City concept integration. The appointed supplier will be expected to work closely with the Council and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the proposed plans meet UEFA requirements and support the delivery of safe, inclusive, accessible and culturally relevant experiences for residents, visitors and fans. The contract is expected to commence on January 2027 and run until July 2028. The scope covers Festival development and operational planning and excludes tournament-time delivery. The Council will undertake an Open Tender process in accordance with its procurement procedures and the Procurement Act 2023. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this ...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 6 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £320k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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