AwardedAwarded 30 October 2026
Essex Music Tours
Essex County Council · Local authority
In brief
Essex County Council awarded leisure and events and travel work to Onestage Limited on 30 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,050,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 5 October 2026.
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What the notice says
Orchestral touring has been an established part of Essex Music Service’s programme for over 60 years, with previous destinations including Poland, Budapest, and Prague. These tours provide young musicians with the opportunity to perform in prestigious concert halls and participate in renowned music festivals, thereby raising artistic standards, building confidence, and fostering cultural exchange. In addition to performance opportunities, EMS places strong emphasis on the cultural and educational value of touring. Programmes have historically included visits of significant historical and educational importance, such as Auschwitz in 2015, supporting the development of global awareness and cultural understanding.
The Essex Youth Orchestra is the flagship symphony orchestra within the whole GEMH partnership and comprises of 65–75 advanced players (Grade 7+), performing a broad orchestral repertoire, including works by composers such as Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. The orchestra will be accompanied on tour by either the Essex Youth Symphonic Wind Orchestra or the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra, which participate in tours on a bi-annual basis.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Onestage Limited (SME) 2 bids received | £1,050,000 | Awarded 19 October 2026 9 November 2026 to 8 November 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074792-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 098589-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 103261-2026
About the buyer
Essex County CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
151Awards
92Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- Onestage Limited1 contract
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From notice 074792-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 August 2026, last updated 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.