Tender

Welcome Back Public Art Commission

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Welcome Back Public Art Commission," aimed at enhancing the cultural and artistic landscape of Maidstone, England. This initiative falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and is part of a broader recovery effort funded by the Welcome Back Fund, derived from the European Regional Development Fund. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the Expression of Interest due by 12:00pm on 2nd July 2021, and completed tender submissions needed by 12:00pm on 9th July 2021. The successful contractor will be appointed by 16th July 2021 for a contract period running from 30th July 2021 to 31st March 2022, with a total budget of £5,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in arts and cultural services or community engagement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the project aims to foster community cohesion, boost local tourism, and enhance economic impacts within the Maidstone area. Engaging in this project not only adds visibility to participating businesses but also aligns them with the local council's objectives for regeneration and cultural place-making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welcome Back Public Art Commission

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Welcome Back Fund, part of PS56 million provided to councils across England from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe return to high streets and help build back better from the pandemic. It builds on the PS50 million Reopening High Street Safely Fund (RHSSF) allocated to councils in 2020 and forms part of the wider support government is providing to communities and businesses. The Council is seeking to develop new arts and cultural activities that will help to reanimate the town centre, encourage people back safely, contribute to community cohesion and generate economic impact for local businesses. Not only will an improved cultural offer encourage tourism and provide safe options for people to reunite with friends and family, it will also contribute to the Council's wider ambitions for cultural place-making, regeneration and economic growth for the town. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 18th June 2021 Deadline for Expression of Interest: 12:00pm Friday 2nd July 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 9th July 2021 Evaluation: w/c 12th July 2021 Appointment of contractor: by Friday 16th July 2021 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications or proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c2c4a7-e05c-496c-ab18-3630a0c750ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
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
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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