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Northern Beaches Council is requesting proposals for activation partners over the Manly Jazz weekend (19 – 21 September 2025).
The Scope
- Space provided – 30m x 14m approximately (The Corso) or 40m x 5m approximately (South Steyne)
- Hours of operation – Friday 19, 4-8pm, Saturday 20, 11.30am-6pm, Sunday 21, 11.30am-6pm
- 1 year partnership – or 1+ year negotiable
- Cost - $15,000 +GST activation fee
To be provided by the operator (expected additional expenditure):
- Public Liability Insurance to the value of $20m
- Infrastructure – fencing, lighting, signage, marquees/shade/umbrellas, other infrastructure as required
- Staffing - suitably trained, qualified and experienced staff to operate the activation space to the appropriate standard and safety expected of Northern Beaches Council
- If required - liquor licence to operate the area and food handling permits
- Overnight security – a minimum of one asset protection guard is required to monitor any items remaining on site overnight
- Power access – Council will provide access to power at the end of the agreed space. The operator is responsible for determining power requirements and providing all power leads for use within the space and for these to be run safely at all times i.e. in cable trays.
Selection Criteria
- Proposed overview and attachment
- Unique offering*
- The quality of the proposal
- Prior experience
- This opportunity will initially only be offered to Northern Beaches based businesses. If a suitable submission is not received, Council reserves the right to offer this opportunity more broadly
*Category exclusivity will be offered to each activation partner. Craft brewing category is unavailable.
Note: Hotel and clubs based in the local government area that are involved with electronic gaming machines are able to apply provided the partnerships generally promotes the hotel/club and their services or activities other than gambling services.
Timeline
- All submissions need to be received by 2pm, Wednesday 8 January 2025
- Applicants advised of outcome by Friday 14 February 2025
- Signing of partnership agreement by Friday 28 February 2025