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Pilot Events Folkestone Town Centre ("Folke About Town")

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Folkestone and Hythe District Council involved a direct award for a project titled "Pilot Events Folkestone Town Centre ('Folke About Town')" with a focus on event services. The project, classified under the CPV code 79952000, pertains to the management and execution of pilot events in Folkestone, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 16th July 2024 for a contract valued at £27,000, and was made to Folkestone Fringe. This engagement commenced on 24th July 2024 and concluded by 31st October 2024.

This procurement offers growth prospects for businesses involved in the delivery and management of event services, particularly those capable of managing pilot initiatives in urban settings. However, it may not be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to specific suitability criteria indicated in the tender. Large-scale event management companies or those with existing partnerships with local authorities might find this type of procurement advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and securing further projects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot Events Folkestone Town Centre ("Folke About Town")

Notice Description

curator providing Project Management responsibilities and oversight to the delivery of the pilot events under the "Folke About Town" initiative, working directly with operators and FHDC events team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2db5bd75-7f9f-4541-8197-0afcc7b146c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420ebd41-1c3b-408f-a5e6-bfa548457f5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOLKESTONE FRINGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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