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title: "Ashford's Festival and Events Framework 2022-2024 - Seasonal Signature Events Commission"
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# Ashford's Festival and Events Framework 2022-2024 - Seasonal Signature Events Commission

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32c1fcf1-a64b-49db-add4-b9535c1781d5

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Ashford's Festival and Events Framework 2022-2024 - Seasonal Signature Events Commission". This project falls under the event services category and is located in Ashford, South East England. The tender initiated on February 4, 2022, with a closing date of February 25, 2022, and the contract is set to commence on March 28, 2022, lasting until January 10, 2023. The total value of the contract is £81,000, and it follows an open procurement method classified as "Open procedure (below threshold)".

This commission presents significant opportunities for established organisation within the event management sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses with expertise in project management, event delivery, and creative concept development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which has the potential for extension based on performance and budget considerations.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council are seeking the services of an established and highly experienced organisation, with a proven track record in this field, to provide the concept, and lead on all aspects of project management, delivery and review for our two Seasonal Signature Events in Ashford. The initial commission is for 1 year, and could be extended dependent on budget and review. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6080bf-05e6-4eb9-86fe-b9bd978e9be6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 10 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMERGENCY EXIT ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6080bf-05e6-4eb9-86fe-b9bd978e9be6
- 4 Feb 2022 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef35c92b-9be5-4089-aca8-68fd3b910a07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6080bf-05e6-4eb9-86fe-b9bd978e9be6
  28th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef35c92b-9be5-4089-aca8-68fd3b910a07
  4th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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