Planning

Market Sounding - Worcester Show Event Contract

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Nov 2018 at 14:35

Planning

16 Nov 2018 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council is initiating a Market Sounding process for the Worcester Show Event Contract, valued at £40,000. This procurement falls under the category of business services as well as recreational and cultural services. The current stage of procurement is Planning, with the engagement set to conclude on 30 November 2018. The event will take place in Worcester, located within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for event management companies and businesses involved in community and entertainment services to expand their operations. The Worcester Show, which exemplifies local culture and creativity, aims to attract over 10,000 visitors, making it an attractive platform for suppliers looking to showcase their services. Interested businesses are encouraged to register on ProContract to access the Market Sounding Questionnaire and explore their potential involvement in delivering this vibrant community event.

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Notice Title

Market Sounding - Worcester Show Event Contract

Notice Description

This is a call for market sounding prior to the possible invitation of experienced and capable event management companies to tender for the opportunity to deliver the Worcester Show event. Market Sounding focuses on suppliers as a whole, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. The Worcester Show is your typical village show on a City scale. The show highlights the best of Worcester. The Worcester Show celebrates the creativity and green fingered skills of local people alongside a whole raft of entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy. It showcases the skills and expertise of local crafts, trades, businesses and residents; whilst giving a platform for clubs, societies, groups and services to promote themselves. Worcester Show has, to date, been delivered by Worcester City Council in partnership with the community. Stakeholders and volunteers formed the Worcester Show Committee who developed and organised previous show events The show has grown in size and attendance to the point where we now attract audiences in excess of 10,000 visitors no matter what the weather. Additional information: Please note you will need to register for free on ProContract here https://procontract.due-north.com/register in order to be able to access the Market Sounding Questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c9fc98c-5531-46c6-9bdc-e73d15889554
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593db2a3-a9d9-4792-81ac-214ad6125d21
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2018Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sheila Mari - Worcester
Contact Email
sheila.mari@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905722332

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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