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title: "IP20019 - Via Francigena Arts Trail Project Manager"
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# IP20019 - Via Francigena Arts Trail Project Manager

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2120b74a-fbc8-458d-b52c-f645ef1f8cd2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IP20019 - Via Francigena Arts Trail Project Manager" is being conducted by Kent County Council and is currently in the Tender stage. This initiative is categorised under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, with an estimated contract value of £43,000. The project aims to establish three new art installations along the Via Francigena in Kent, specifically in the Canterbury and Dover districts. Interested parties must submit their responses via the Kent Business Portal by 12pm on 19th February 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 31st March 2021 and conclude on 31st October 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in arts and creative sectors, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in managing artistic projects or installations, especially those focused on sustainable and experiential tourism, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the emphasis on rural tourism and cultural engagement, businesses that can offer innovative and environmentally conscious solutions will find this opportunity particularly appealing.

## Notice

Kent Downs AONB and North Downs Way (NDW) National Trail through the Interreg Europe Programme are seeking an Arts & Creative partner to manage a project that will create three new art installations on (or near) The Via Francigena in Kent. At least one installation must be located within the Canterbury District and one within Dover District. The work will contribute towards the creation and promotion of off-season experiential tourism products and sustainable, rural tourism. The work is closely aligned to a wider sustainable tourism project delivered by the Interreg Channel (FCE) EXPERIENCE project and will be managed by the Kent Downs EXPERIENCE team. Your RFQ response should be submitted via the Kent Business Portal no later than 12pm on Friday 19th February 2021. A link to the portal can be found here https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef65fb50-b102-475b-b200-8e876ae04f02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef65fb50-b102-475b-b200-8e876ae04f02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef65fb50-b102-475b-b200-8e876ae04f02
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=159d2d84-6e65-eb11-8108-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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