Scope
Reference
NCC1583
Description
Northumberland County Council has appointed a Creative Team that will design, create, produce and deliver a high profile and impactful inaugural Festival of Energy that will attract interest from a wide-ranging audience including local people of all ages, key partners in Blyth and the national / international arts and renewables / energy sectors.
Northumberland County Council (NCC) were successful in attracting £355,384 from North East Combined Authority (NECA) for a Festival of ENERGY in Blyth, taking place in February 2026 in partnership with ORE Catapult, Port of Blyth and Newcastle University.
Contract 1. Appointment of a Creative Team for Blyth Celebrates Festival of Energy NCC1583
Supplier
Contract value
- £355,384 excluding VAT
- £426,460 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates
- 27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 5 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
None required
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
WALK THE PLANK
- Companies House: 03028442
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBL-9969-CCNJ
37-41 Cobden Street
Salford
M6 6WF
United Kingdom
Email: info@walktheplank.co.uk
Website: https://www.walktheplank.co.uk/
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Appointment of a Creative Team for Blyth Celebrates Festival of Energy NCC1583
Contracting authority
Northumberland County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJJX-1133-JRGV
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
United Kingdom
Region: UKC21 - Northumberland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government