Clapham Common Summer Season Commercial Events Concession Contract - Expression of Interest

Lambeth has a long history of hosting large and major events, both single stage music concerts and multi stage festivals across its parks and open spaces for over 280 years. From decedent public concerts at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens in 1732 to the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park taking place every year since 1974.

The London Borough of Lambeth is now inviting expressions of interest from potential bidders who are keen to submit a tender proposal to operate the summer season commercial events on Clapham Common, London SW4.

The period of the contract is for 48 Months from January 2020 to the end of December 2023, with the possibility of a further 12 Month extension to December 2024.

Lambeth Council is looking for a suitably qualified Company or suitable consortia to plan, promote and produce events annually, in return for paying the Council a hire fee.

The Company will be expected to

• Create a diverse and creative events proposal
• Source and manage talent, attractions and food and beverage traders
• Promote the event, pricing and ticketing arrangements, marketing, securing sponsorship, press relations
• Procure and supervise all attractions, traders, suppliers, sub-contractors
• Organise all logistical and operational matters to do with the events, including the management of health & safety and environmental protection on site
• Attend all multi-agency safety and operational group meetings relevant to the event planning
• Manage all aspects of staffing and securing the events
• Secure all necessary permissions and carry out all stakeholder consultations, with the reasonable assistance of Lambeth Council
• Provide budget management, accounting, cash security, payment of suppliers, and receipt of all incomes.