Planning

Emberton Country Park - Market Engagement for Park Based Activities

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 17:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Emberton Country Park - Market Engagement for Park Based Activities." This procurement pertains to the Exhibition, Fair, and Congress Organisation Services category and focuses on expanding event activities within Emberton Country Park, a historic park in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in delivering events like music festivals, outdoor cinemas, or regular markets at this site are encouraged to engage. The deadline for expressing interest in this opportunity is 14th February 2025.

This market engagement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute creatively to the vibrant landscape of Emberton Country Park. Organizations with expertise in organising public and private events will find this tender particularly suitable. Successful engagement can lead to long-term partnerships with Milton Keynes Council, providing regular business opportunities and the chance to significantly influence the park's activity schedule and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emberton Country Park - Market Engagement for Park Based Activities

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) invites expressions of interest in delivering events at Emberton Country Park that are in keeping with a country park setting. Emberton Country Park was officially opened as the country's first country park in 1965. It was formerly a site for extracting gravel for building works across the new areas of Milton Keynes. The restoration of this area provides an excellent park of over 200 acres where it is possible to fish, sail, run, cycle, picnic or play in one of the three play areas. Key Requirements - Milton Keynes City Council are keen to see the rally fields used more often for both public and private events. Examples of possible uses are: - Music events or outdoor cinema. - Monthly car boot or vintage sale or similar. Please see the attached Market Engagement supporting document for further information. Please email your proposals or queries to CorporateProcurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk by the 14th of February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e1e058c-31fd-4743-bc55-82965f6d8eca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513521f9-84fa-4925-82aa-a37c76b4c43b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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