Tender

Light Nights Festival Producer

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jul 2020 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is conducting an open tender for the role of Light Nights Festival Producer, aimed at delivering a spectacular festival of light at Rochester Castle and surrounding areas. This procurement falls under the industry category of festival organisation services, with a contract value ranging from £20,000 to £30,000. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 21 August 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 7 September 2020 and will run until 10 March 2021. The service will be delivered in the South East region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in event management and production. With its focus on creativity and community engagement, businesses with expertise in theatrical production, event organisation, and artistic direction will be well-suited to compete. The festival not only aims to celebrate cultural heritage but also provides a platform for local companies to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light Nights Festival Producer

Notice Description

Light Nights will be a spectacular festival of light. Over two nights Rochester Castle and the surrounding spaces will be transformed by works of light created by professional creatives and community participants, celebrating the life and labours of Charles Dickens and his contemporaries and their continued relevance to contemporary social issues 150 years after his death.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e4877f-c3b0-4fe3-a247-44ba02e6ad02
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79953000 - Festival organisation services

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2020 - 10 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MEDWAY
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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