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title: "Pilot Events Folkestone Town Centre (\"Folke About Town\")"
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# Pilot Events Folkestone Town Centre ("Folke About Town")

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2db5bd75-7f9f-4541-8197-0afcc7b146c9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Folkestone and Hythe District Council involved a direct award for a project titled "Pilot Events Folkestone Town Centre ('Folke About Town')" with a focus on event services. The project, classified under the CPV code 79952000, pertains to the management and execution of pilot events in Folkestone, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 16th July 2024 for a contract valued at £27,000, and was made to Folkestone Fringe. This engagement commenced on 24th July 2024 and concluded by 31st October 2024.

This procurement offers growth prospects for businesses involved in the delivery and management of event services, particularly those capable of managing pilot initiatives in urban settings. However, it may not be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to specific suitability criteria indicated in the tender. Large-scale event management companies or those with existing partnerships with local authorities might find this type of procurement advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and securing further projects in the public sector.

## Notice

curator providing Project Management responsibilities and oversight to the delivery of the pilot events under the "Folke About Town" initiative, working directly with operators and FHDC events team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420ebd41-1c3b-408f-a5e6-bfa548457f5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOLKESTONE FRINGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420ebd41-1c3b-408f-a5e6-bfa548457f5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420ebd41-1c3b-408f-a5e6-bfa548457f5c
  20th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

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