--- title: "Destination Chester Community Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2021-06-14" --- # Destination Chester Community Engagement Buyer: CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f.json) ## Summary The Destination Chester Community Engagement Programme, initiated by the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, is currently in the tendering stage. The programme provides funding through the Welcome Back Fund, overseen by Her Majesty's Government and supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The tender is open for proposals until 28th June 2021, with the selected contractor expected to commence activities on 2nd July 2021. The project aims to enhance community engagement through events and activities across Chester, with a focus on delivering a new programme of artistic and cultural activities from September to March. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the recreational, cultural, and community services sectors. Community organisations, local artists, and creative practitioners are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in event management and community engagement. The project's emphasis on local-first initiatives means that businesses well-versed in fostering local partnerships and delivering inclusive cultural programming will be particularly competitive in this tender process. ## Notice Marketing Cheshire, on behalf of the Destination Chester network, is pleased to invite you to tender for Destination Chester Community Engagement Programme development. Invitation to Tender will open at 2pm 14/06/21. Funding to provide the services in this tender is being sought from the Welcome Back Fund (WBF). WBF is managed by Her Majesty's Government and is supported by the European Regional Development Fund. We are sourcing responses from experienced community organisations to take an artistic lead for design, curation and delivery of a new programme of community-led activity across Chester. Alongside these, we would like a programme of free events by local professional artists and performers to be planned and delivered. This could include: spoken word, comedians, musicians, bands, dance and theatre, with a local-first agenda (including established local street performers) and creating employment opportunities for local established and emerging artists as well as students. In addition, the provider will need to work in partnership with other cultural partners in the city in order to maximise the opportunities for creative practitioners and support local growth. The provider will be expected to take responsibility for full event management and coordination of a full programme of activity. We expect the provider to deliver community-led activity in the city centre, alongside a programme of professional performances during the period September - March. Community Engagement Brief * Deliver programme of community groups events from September-March * Co-create a series of inclusive events or activities with groups and communities who are not engaged in existing programmes * Offer artists the opportunity of employment supporting their economic recovery * Animate and showcase activity across venues and spaces in Chester city centre * Animation and showcase activity in other venues outside of Chester * Liaise with key partners to ensure this programme is complementary to other cultural activity being delivered by Cheshire West and Chester * Provide the space and infrastructure for community groups and artists to meet and perform Applicants should complete the Tenderer Declaration Form (Appendix 1), Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2) Technical response (Appendix 3) and Standard Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix 4) as per the instructions set out in this ITT. All documents should be emailed to tenders@871candwep.co.uk Any questions concerning this document or the tendering process should be tenders@871candwep.co.uk by no later than 21st June ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e61cfff-ad0c-42f5-ab65-886d836b7ac1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | WINSFORD | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW9 7TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Rudheath | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e61cfff-ad0c-42f5-ab65-886d836b7ac1 - 14 Jun 2021 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e61cfff-ad0c-42f5-ab65-886d836b7ac1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e61cfff-ad0c-42f5-ab65-886d836b7ac1 14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9e9a6b9-97ac-4bf5-8320-46b277ba8d61 ## Notice URLs - http://www.871candwep.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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