Tender

The Royal Parks (TRP) - Kensington Gardens Major Event - Soft Market Testing Information

THE ROYAL PARKS LTD

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TenderUpdate

02 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Planning

27 Jun 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Parks is conducting a procurement process for a major event in Kensington Gardens, focusing on event services. The event aims to celebrate horticulture, nature, and sustainable practices, with the contract expected to last up to 5 years starting in 2026 or 2027. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, inviting stakeholders to participate in Soft Market Testing by July 31, 2024. The event will be held annually in September or October.

This opportunity presents a chance for Event Organisers or consortia to collaborate with The Royal Parks in planning and producing the event. Businesses in the event services industry, particularly those skilled in event planning and management, would be suitable candidates to compete for this contract. The procurement process emphasises transparency and equal treatment of economic operators, aligning with UK Public Procurement Regulations to ensure a fair and competitive process.

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Notice Title

The Royal Parks (TRP) - Kensington Gardens Major Event - Soft Market Testing Information

Notice Description

The Royal Parks is in the process of scoping out a new event. This event will be held on Albert Lawns in Kensington Gardens and is expected to operate for up to five days, with the objectives of celebrating horticulture, helping nature thrive, and promoting sustainable practices in modern life. TRP is excited to partner with an Event Organiser who can bring their expertise, innovation and creativity to make this new major event a success. It is likely that the contract period will be for up to 5 years, (probably as a 3+2), starting in either 2026 or 2027 and for an event held annually in the months of either September or October.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Parks is in the process of scoping out a new event. This event will be held on Albert Lawns in Kensington Gardens and is expected to operate for up to five days, with the objectives of celebrating horticulture, helping nature thrive, and promoting sustainable practices in modern life. TRP is excited to partner with an Event Organiser who can bring their expertise, innovation and creativity to make this new major event a success. It is likely that the contract period will be for up to 5 years, (probably as a 3+2), starting in either 2026 or 2027 and for an event held annually in the months of either September or October. TRP is looking for a suitably qualified Event Organiser or suitable consortia to plan, promote and produce an annual event for Kensington Gardens, in return for paying TRP a hire fee upfront. TRP is undertaking this Soft Market Testing exercise to establish levels of interest in the opportunity and to identify any market constraints we should be aware of during the drafting and mobilisation of the tender process. To ensure that economic operators are treated equally and without discrimination, and to act in a transparent and proportionate manner, TRP has advertised its request for participation in this market consultation. TRP notes that should it decide to proceed with any procurement exercise following this Soft Market Testing, these will be undertaken in compliance with the principles of UK Public Procurement Regulations. Additional information: Soft Market Testing Information must be submitted, via the Delta online portal by 14:00 hours on Wednesday 31st July 2024. Please register free of charge on Delta eSourcing: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020085-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL PARKS LTD
Additional Buyers

THE ROYAL PARKS

Contact Name
Sarah Reboucas
Contact Email
procurement@royalparks.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000612000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 2UH
Post Town
West 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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