Planning

Supplier Engagement - Christmas Event at Tonbridge Castle

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10 Mar 2025 at 13:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking event companies and organisations to run a Christmas attraction at Tonbridge Castle, specifically on the Bailey Lawn, which can accommodate up to 1,800 attendees. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 4th March 2025. Interested parties can arrange site visits on 20th and 21st March 2025 to review the location. The industry category for this procurement falls under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with the contract period starting from 1st November 2025 and ending on 1st January 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in event planning, food and drink services, and retail. Given the scale and nature of the event, companies with expertise in organising large public attractions and those that can deliver engaging and festive experiences will find this contract particularly suitable. Participation in this tender allows businesses to build a relationship with the Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and gain visibility through a high-profile event in a historic and scenic location. The engagement phase is crucial in exploring various delivery options and gauging market interest, promising a collaborative approach to delivering a successful Christmas attraction.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Engagement - Christmas Event at Tonbridge Castle

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Councill (TMBC) is looking for event companies/organisations to run a Christmas attraction at Tonbridge Castle (the grounds, centring on the Bailey Lawn). The Bailey Lawn has a capacity of 1,800 people, at any one time. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. Site visits can be arranged on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st March 2025 for organisers to review the site should they wish to. Please use the messaging system on Kent Business Portal to request a site visit. All submissions must be made via the 'Messaging' section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by Friday 4th March 2025.

Planning Information

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Councill (TMBC) is looking for event companies/organisations to run a Christmas attraction at Tonbridge Castle (the grounds, centring on the Bailey Lawn). The Bailey Lawn has a capacity of 1,800 people, at any one time. Tonbridge Castle is looking to hold an attraction on the bailey lawn that will have the key elements of Food, Drink, some shopping and a key attraction to entice people to visit. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. All submissions must be made via the ‘Messaging’ section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by Friday 4th March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008534-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MISSING
Additional Buyers

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr Jack Cuthbertson
Contact Email
jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554070

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Rochester
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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