Tender

Enchanted Audley End

ENGLISH HERITAGE - EVENTS TEAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The 'Enchanted Audley End' tender, initiated by the English Heritage - Events Team, seeks to illuminate the gardens of Audley End for a special event scheduled to run from December 9 to December 31, 2021. Located in Saffron Walden, Essex, the event aims to attract approximately 25,000 visitors over sixteen evenings, making it a significant opportunity within the event services industry. The tendering process is currently in the open stage, with the submission deadline set for June 11, 2021. This tender follows an open procedure, catering to a range of suppliers.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialised in event services, particularly those skilled in lighting design and installation, as well as catering and retail services. Given the family-oriented nature of the event, firms offering innovative lighting solutions and those experienced in managing large-scale public events would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, ensuring a diverse range of suppliers can partake in this exciting opportunity.

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Notice Title

Enchanted Audley End

Notice Description

'Enchanted Audley End' is an event open to the public for sixteen evenings, over the months of December. The event will see the gardens of Audley End lit using clever technics and digital projection. Over the course of the event we are expecting approx. 25,000 visitors to attend. Visitors will be of all ages and demographics, therefore the design of the event must suit a wide audience. Site Information: Audley End House and Gardens Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4JF Key Dates: Wed 8th December 2021 - press/media preview times tbc. Thur 9th - Sun 12th December - event open to public 4.30pm - 9pm. Thur 16th - Thur 23rd December - event open to the public 4.30pm - 9pm Mon 27th - Thur 30th December - event open to the public 4.30pm - 9pm Description of Work: Illuminate the gardens Audley End to enhance the garden features and provide an 'Enchanting' experience to visitors. Lighting scheme to include safety/path lighting from the Admissions Point and throughout the route and also to include lighting and power for the catering/retail areas. Key areas of lighting will be highlighted during site visits and are also highlighted on the enclosed site plan. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. 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/aab96c2b-c414-4615-b731-4a6b4fb2f5f7
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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 30 days
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
ENGLISH HERITAGE - EVENTS TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7AN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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