Auckland Botanic Gardens wedding and private event sites concessionaire

Details

RFx ID :	34980333
Tender Name :	Auckland Botanic Gardens wedding and private event sites concessionaire
Reference # :	AC901548
Open Date :	Monday, 21 September 2026 2:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 16 October 2026 2:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	80140000 - Marketing and distribution 80161500 - Management support services 80161600 - Business facilities oversight 90111600 - Meeting facilities 90152100 - Concierge services
Regions:	Auckland
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Jason Hong jason.hong@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz +64 27 2085349
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Auckland Botanic Gardens is seeking an experienced concessionaire to provide end-to-end event management of four premium outdoor event sites: The Glade, Rock Garden, Edible Walled Garden and Herb Garden. The successful operator will manage bookings, customer enquiries, payments, marketing, event coordination, manage a portfolio of preferred suppliers, site compliance and event delivery, while protecting the gardens and ensuring a high-quality visitor experience.

The objective is to increase activation, visitation and revenue opportunities while reducing operational pressures on Gardens staff and improving customer experience through a professional event management service and various packages to customers.

Suppliers intending to participate in this procurement must notify Auckland Council of their interest via GETS by 5pm October 9, 2026. You can register your interest by emailing the contact person directly and providing your organisation/company name and contact details.