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Reconnect Presents (Festivals)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2022 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Reconnect Presents (Festivals)," aimed at partnering with Kent-based creative organisations. The initiative falls under the event services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 26th January 2022. The resulting contract, which has an allocated budget of £96,411, will run from 14th February 2022 to 31st August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for creative businesses, particularly those focused on delivering arts and cultural activities for young people between the ages of 12 and 25. Companies with expertise in event production, mentorship, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete for one of the eight commissions available. The project encourages innovative approaches and digital technology while prioritising the creative involvement of young participants. Engaging with this initiative can help businesses expand their reach and impact within local communities by fostering young talent and promoting inclusive cultural experiences.

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Notice Title

Reconnect Presents (Festivals)

Notice Description

Kent County Council is seeking proposals from Kent-based creative organisations to work with Young People (age 12-25). We are looking for partnerships of young people (age 12-25) working in close collaboration with Kent Creative Partner(s) to plan, curate, commission, promote, and deliver festival activities between May and August 2022 that will celebrate and reconnect young people aged 0 to 25 across the county. The activities must be an opportunity for young people to develop and lead their own creative ideas. Existing organisations will support the young people by helping them to grow their knowledge of the creative and technical skills of producing and staging events. Eight commissions will be delivered within the existing Kent festivals infrastructure, as part of KCC's Reconnect programme, and each organisation may bid for one commission. The voice of young people must be at the very core of each commission for Reconnect Presents. With support from the creative partner, they will drive the development of each activity, drawing on their own insights about the experiences that young people have missed the most throughout the pandemic. Reconnect Presents will reflect the Articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly Article 31: Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. The eight activities will be overseen by a project manager and there will be mentors experienced in this kind of work which will support both the young people and host organisations to collaborate successfully to ensure learning outcomes are achieved. Potential activity might include a 'Reconnect Presents' branded stage programmed by young people at an already established festival. Artform may be influenced by the host festival, but otherwise may include (but not be limited to) music, spoken word, comedy, dance, and physical theatre. Innovative use of digital technology is actively encouraged. Reconnect Presents will seek to achieve a wide geographic spread of activities to ensure that young people can easily access the offer. Reconnect Presents will empower young people across Kent to realise their creative potential. It will engage and inspire, providing a range of opportunities for young people including as producers, artists, participants, promoters, and audiences. The young people leading each commission will have access to a panel of experienced mentors, which is being commissioned separately, to inspire, support and guide them through the process. The successful creative partner organisations will be able to demonstrate their ability to work with young people who will be supported by their mentors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30e987e3-c3d9-4daa-873c-943a5d599a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb661ca8-241e-408d-97bc-e77c668ed66b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£96,411 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,411 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BREAK COMMUNICATIONS

CANTERBURY FESTIVAL

CREATIVE FOLKESTONE

HAZLITT YOUTH THEATRE

PILLAR COMMUNITY SERVICES

THE MARGATE BOOKIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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