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# Reconnect Presents (Festivals)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30e987e3-c3d9-4daa-873c-943a5d599a17

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## Summary

Kent County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Reconnect Presents (Festivals)," aimed at partnering with Kent-based creative organisations. The initiative falls under the event services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 26th January 2022. The resulting contract, which has an allocated budget of £96,411, will run from 14th February 2022 to 31st August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for creative businesses, particularly those focused on delivering arts and cultural activities for young people between the ages of 12 and 25. Companies with expertise in event production, mentorship, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete for one of the eight commissions available. The project encourages innovative approaches and digital technology while prioritising the creative involvement of young participants. Engaging with this initiative can help businesses expand their reach and impact within local communities by fostering young talent and promoting inclusive cultural experiences.

## Notice

Kent County Council is seeking proposals from Kent-based creative organisations to work with Young People (age 12-25). We are looking for partnerships of young people (age 12-25) working in close collaboration with Kent Creative Partner(s) to plan, curate, commission, promote, and deliver festival activities between May and August 2022 that will celebrate and reconnect young people aged 0 to 25 across the county. The activities must be an opportunity for young people to develop and lead their own creative ideas. Existing organisations will support the young people by helping them to grow their knowledge of the creative and technical skills of producing and staging events. Eight commissions will be delivered within the existing Kent festivals infrastructure, as part of KCC's Reconnect programme, and each organisation may bid for one commission. The voice of young people must be at the very core of each commission for Reconnect Presents. With support from the creative partner, they will drive the development of each activity, drawing on their own insights about the experiences that young people have missed the most throughout the pandemic. Reconnect Presents will reflect the Articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly Article 31: Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. The eight activities will be overseen by a project manager and there will be mentors experienced in this kind of work which will support both the young people and host organisations to collaborate successfully to ensure learning outcomes are achieved. Potential activity might include a 'Reconnect Presents' branded stage programmed by young people at an already established festival. Artform may be influenced by the host festival, but otherwise may include (but not be limited to) music, spoken word, comedy, dance, and physical theatre. Innovative use of digital technology is actively encouraged. Reconnect Presents will seek to achieve a wide geographic spread of activities to ensure that young people can easily access the offer. Reconnect Presents will empower young people across Kent to realise their creative potential. It will engage and inspire, providing a range of opportunities for young people including as producers, artists, participants, promoters, and audiences. The young people leading each commission will have access to a panel of experienced mentors, which is being commissioned separately, to inspire, support and guide them through the process. The successful creative partner organisations will be able to demonstrate their ability to work with young people who will be supported by their mentors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb661ca8-241e-408d-97bc-e77c668ed66b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,411 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,411 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BREAK COMMUNICATIONS; CANTERBURY FESTIVAL; CREATIVE FOLKESTONE; HAZLITT YOUTH THEATRE; PILLAR COMMUNITY SERVICES; THE MARGATE BOOKIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb661ca8-241e-408d-97bc-e77c668ed66b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb661ca8-241e-408d-97bc-e77c668ed66b
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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