Tender

Event Production - Golowan Festival

PENZANCE TOWN COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

30 Sep 2021 at 10:02

TenderAmendment

27 Sep 2021 at 10:52

Tender

24 Sep 2021 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Penzance Town Council is seeking applications for the "Event Production - Golowan Festival" covering the 2022 festival and two subsequent years. This tender falls under the "Event services" and "Festival organisation services" categories and is located in the South West of England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd October 2021. The contract period will commence on 8th November 2021 and extend until 31st August 2024, with a total budget ranging from £19,000 to £57,000.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can reliably deliver community-focused events. Prospective bidders should be adept at collaborating with local venues and community groups, showcasing a diverse range of entertainment, and managing large-scale public festivals. Businesses involved in event management, production services, and community engagement are especially encouraged to apply, as the festival aims to celebrate and enhance the communal identity of Penzance.

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Notice Title

Event Production - Golowan Festival

Notice Description

Applications are sought for Golowan 2022 and the following 2 years, from groups that are CIOs or CIC's partnered with a charitable organisation so as to move toward the community aspiration that Golowan is overseen by a charitable community organisation. In assessing bids, the ability to dependably deliver a Golowan 2022 festival and 2 further festivals will take precedence over meeting the desired charitable organisational structure. Dates for all 3 festivals are given in the draft Service Level Agreement included with this notice. Aims: To provide an inclusive community event which celebrates the distinctive identity of Penzance as part of the Celtic Fringe. The delivery of free community events over the Mazey Day weekend which together represent the heart of the community's midsummer celebration. To collaborate with the owners of local venues (both commercial and community) to put on a range of events covering diverse genres. Such collaborative and partnership working is encouraged where there is confidence that the resulting events are financially viable. Deliverables Delivery of the core elements of the annual Penzance Golowan Festival includes the following: - Mock Mayor Elections. The annual and ancient ceremony to elect the Mock Mayor of the Quay. This takes place on the Thursday before Mazey Day and the Mock Mayor once elected, addresses the crowd at the opening ceremony of the first Mazey Day Procession - Mazey Day Celebrations. o Street Processions o Market and craft stalls o Street and open air music and traditional dance. o Street Entertainment - Quay Fair. Held along Penzance Promenade. o Market and Craft Stalls o Street Entertainment - Community Groups, Schools and Local Artists Collaboration. Each year schools and community groups sign up to take part in the Mazey Day processions with each group producing large banners, images and models that are paraded through the town. Additional information: Instructions on how to submit an application. Applicants should return a completed Golowan 2022-24 Application Form along with the documents listed below to tenders@penzance-tc.gov.uk marked FAO Hester Hunt. -Business Plan/Project Plan -Event Management Plan -Financial/Budget Plan -Volunteer Management Plan -Crowd Management Plan If you require a document in a different format please email us at the address provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6034eebd-84ad-4db5-b133-ba73f888a464
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 (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

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 years
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
PENZANCE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hester Hunt
Contact Email
tenders@penzance-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01736363405

Buyer Location

Locality
PENZANCE
Postcode
TR18 4HE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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