Tender

Maidstone Arts Carnival 2025

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2024 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council has released a tender for the Maidstone Arts Carnival 2025. This procurement opportunity focuses on developing new arts and cultural activities to enhance community cohesion, boost economic impact for local businesses, and support cultural place-making and regeneration in Maidstone. The key dates for this tender include the release on 29th January 2024, with an Expression of Interest deadline on 23rd April 2024 and the deadline for submission of tenders on 30th April 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a contract period starting on 10th June 2024 and ending on 15th December 2025.

This tender by Maidstone Borough Council presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those involved in cultural event organisation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Interested parties must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal. By winning this contract, businesses can contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Maidstone, attract tourism, and play a pivotal role in the town's economic growth and regeneration efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maidstone Arts Carnival 2025

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to develop new arts and cultural activities that will help to build pride in place, reanimate the town centre, 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 Maidstone. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 29th January 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12.00pm Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 30th April 2024 Evaluation: w/c 6th May 2024 Appointment of contractor: by Friday 24th May 2024 Tenderers interested in this tender must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free). Once you have registered and expressed your interest, you will be able to view and respond to the documents. www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc68bcc-fa89-4758-8ee3-e7b669272c3d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation 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
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 15 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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