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Ashford Seasonal Events and Promotions

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

03 Feb 2020 at 17:20

Award Notice
Tender

10 Apr 2019 at 08:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ashford Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Ashford Seasonal Events and Promotions" contract, valued at £140,000. This initiative falls under the event services category and is aimed at providing a seasonal events programme to enhance public engagement and community vibrancy in Ashford, South East England. The tender was published on 10 April 2019, with the deadline for submissions set for 7 May 2019. The contract period begins on 1 June 2019 and ends on 30 April 2021. The buying organisation is seeking an established and experienced organisation to manage the project fully.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and community engagement services to expand their operations. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering similar projects are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, given the focus on creating engaging public experiences and the council's emphasis on supporting local businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ashford Seasonal Events and Promotions

Notice Description

A seasonal events programme, free for the public to engage in, providing entertainment, vibrancy and a fun place to be within the town centre throughout the year. This commission would include using the seasons over a two year period to market and stage a programme of events. We require the services of an established and experienced organisation, with a proven track record in this field, to provide the concept, and lead on all aspects of project management, delivery and evaluation. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d495073-db58-44ef-a7f5-fac6ad932fbe
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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 1-2 years
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
TLJ South East (England)
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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