Tender

Safe Event Management Services Contract

THURROCK COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2021 at 14:01

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20 Oct 2021 at 14:25

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12 Oct 2021 at 09:35

Tender

12 Oct 2021 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Safe Event Management Services Contract is being undertaken by Thurrock Council, seeking an experienced event provider to organise COVID-safe celebration events in the borough's five key locations: Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon, Stanford-Le-Hope, and Corringham. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 8th November 2021. The contract period will commence on 1st December 2021 and run until 31st March 2022. This procurement follows an open procedure below the threshold and falls under the Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services category, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, marketing, and consultancy services. Companies with a proven track record in planning and executing engaging, safe events, and those adept at measuring participant satisfaction will be particularly well-suited. As the project aims to enhance local footfall and improve the area's perception, it is an attractive opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in event management and community engagement projects.

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Notice Title

Safe Event Management Services Contract

Notice Description

Thurrock Council are looking for an experienced event provider to deliver a series of COVID safe celebration events in five key locations around the borough. The council will not prescribe the nature of the events but are looking for creative approaches, designed by the event organiser to meet the objectives of this brief. All events will require review and approval before being undertaken. 'Safe Celebration Event' is a broad term to cover any type of activity that encourages visitors into a place in a COVID safe manner, with a view to increasing footfall and ultimately enhancing the local economy while improving on perceptions of the area and safety in general. Evaluation and reporting will play a key role in this project and as such we are looking for a provider that has a history of or is capable of reporting on the level of engagement and satisfaction of those that attend the event, including total visitors to the area during the event as well as the opinions of surrounding businesses. The key deliverable areas are: Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon, Stanford-Le-Hope and Corringham (primarily the town centre locations for each area). This is a Welcome Back Fund project which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a577f14-b32a-4a0c-b015-7f3763449e7e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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