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Ashford Carnival of the Baubles

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 May 2024 at 17:20

Award Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2024 at 10:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Ashford Carnival of the Baubles" event to Emergency Exit Arts, with a value of £46,000. The procurement process aimed to involve an Outdoor Carnival Arts Specialist to enhance the event by introducing commercial initiatives and a mix of large-scale mechanical puppets. The contract period runs from May 2, 2024, to January 31, 2025, with the tender closing on April 15, 2024, at TN23 1PL, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and organisations specializing in recreational, cultural, and sporting services to collaborate with the Ashford Borough Council in delivering a vibrant and engaging community event. Businesses with experience in event management, art and design, community engagement, and commercial ventures are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the growth and success of the Ashford Carnival of the Baubles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ashford Carnival of the Baubles

Notice Description

EVENT/24/2 Ashford Borough Council are looking to procure the services of an Outdoor Carnival Arts Specialist, with a proven track record in delivering large-scale carnivals and community arts workshops to build upon previous work, grow the concept, and begin to introduce commercial initiatives to help extend the event in Ashford for the 2024 winter season. This is to include leading on clearly defined aspects of event & project management, licencing, artist and design management, business and community engagement, commercial opportunities and incentives as well as evaluation. The council is particularly keen on growing the mix of large scale mechanical puppets as part of the parade, alongside growing participation from local cultural diverse communities and networks. All tender information and instructions can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-550af0a2-1cbe-4283-9eca-31088976a4c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11c9343-e244-43fc-89d7-38ea7dbd9851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERGENCY EXIT ARTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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