Planning

SOFT MARKET TESTING FOR THE SUPPLY OF B LOVE 2021

BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Aug 2020 at 10:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise for the supply of the B LOVE 2021 event. This initiative falls under the event services category, with an engagement end date set for 14 September 2020. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate and provide feedback to assist in exploring alternative delivery methods for the event, which showcases local music and arts. This procurement process is at the planning stage, with important relevant documents published on the South East Business Portal and Contracts Finder for further details and submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in event planning, festival organisation, and local entertainment services. Companies with experience in managing similar projects or those that can offer innovative solutions to enhance community events would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this procurement could lead to increased visibility and potential long-term partnerships with the local authority, ultimately supporting business growth in the vibrant South East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TESTING FOR THE SUPPLY OF B LOVE 2021

Notice Description

This information is requested as part of an exercise to seek the market's views regarding B LOVE. Background information B LOVE is one weekend of live music, arts and family fun, showcasing Basingstoke's local music scene, with the majority of performers being from or connected to the area and a main stage of well-known household name acts designed to encourage stronger attendance and offer a support platform for local artists to be seen. The event is suitable for all ages and caters for a diverse range of styles and genres of music. The event is organised and funded by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, working with a forum of local promoters, the B LOVE music forum led by an independent chair. Each organisation or promoter has programming responsibility for their stages. The council are keen to explore other ways to deliver the event from 2021 with the aim of reducing the council's involvement and funding in the event and continuing to improve the offer. We are therefore conducting this soft market testing exercise to determine the market's potential interest and to utilise the market's expertise and experience to aid with considerations for future delivery of the event. To find out more information and how to reply please find details in the attached document. Alternatively, the details can also be accessed via the advert put out on the South East Business Portal Additional information: As this exercise is requesting information sent back to an email address all the documents listed within the advert on the South East Business Portal have been attached above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f32c34-20b1-4164-b1d5-a4ff96e5aff9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival 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
24 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2020Expired
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
BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blove@basingstoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01256 844844

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

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