Scope
Reference
DN773131
Description
The Open is an iconic Championship in world golf. Since 1860, The Open has been played over some of the world's most cherished links courses and has produced a remarkable legacy of great champions. It is the oldest and most international championship in professional golf and the Claret Jug - first presented in 1873 - is one of the most iconic trophies in all of sport.
Three of the current nine Open venues are located in the North West of England, and two in Liverpool City Region (Royal Liverpool at Hoylake and Royal Birkdale in Southport). The event is held in the NWE region on average three times a decade.
The R&A (Open Golf organisers) have announced that the 156th Open will take place at Royal Birkdale between 12th July and 19th July 2026.
Sefton last hosted the Open Golf Championship in July 2017, also at Royal Birkdale. The Open's organisers, the Royal & Ancient (R&A), reported that c235,000 people attended the event which generated approximately £21 million for the Sefton economy and a further £35m for the City Region. Furthermore, the total media value for the event was £50m.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 September 2026
- 1 year, 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Submission
Deadline for requests to participate
21 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Evaluation Criteria:
Price - 40%
Quality - 60%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Sefton Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr David Brown
Telephone: +44 1519342976
Email: david.brown@sefton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.sefton.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government