Tender

The Amelia Scott Artisan Christmas Market

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking tenders for the concession of Stall holders for a small-scale Christmas market in the new Amelia Scott centre courtyard. The event is scheduled for the 3rd & 4th December 2022, celebrating the first Christmas of the Amelia. Key dates include the tender release on 10th October 2022, with deadlines for Expression of Interest and tender submission by 28th October and 4th November 2022, respectively. Evaluation will commence on 7th November 2022, and the event will take place in Tunbridge Wells, England.

This tender offers an opportunity for local businesses specialising in artisan, original, hand-crafted wares, gifts, and keepsakes. The event aims to support the local creative economy and craft history of Tunbridge Wells. With 8-10 available pitches, suitable SMEs and VCSEs can compete in this open procedure procurement. Businesses must ensure compliance with the specified dates and requirements to participate in this conducive opportunity for growth and exposure within the exhibition and event services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Amelia Scott Artisan Christmas Market

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting tenders for the concession of Stall holders for a small-scale Christmas market in the new Amelia Scott centre courtyard. The new PS20m The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells (https://theamelia.co.uk/) houses our frontline council services as well as the library, museum, Gallery, exhibition space and adult education and Cafe. The Amelia opened in late April 2021 and surpassed over 100,000 visitors within just 6 months of opening. The Amelia Tunbridge Wells are celebrating their first Christmas in operation by producing a 2-day outdoor artisan Christmas market on the 3rd & 4th December 2022. The event is inspired by Tunbridge Wells craft history; as well as supporting local craft people and the local creative economy. We are looking for Local businesses who make artisan, original, hand-crafted wares, gifts, and keepsakes to sell their goods at the event for either one or both days. The Council has 8 - 10 pitches available based on gazebos being 3 meters by 3 meters in size. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Monday 10th October 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 28th October 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 4th November 2022 Evaluation: commencing Monday 7th November 2022 Pitch holders confirmed, and fees paid by w/c 21st November 2022 Event takes place 3rd & 4th December 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e8f577-7607-4780-8303-00cd69f79139
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2022 30 days
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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West 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
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

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