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title: "Festivals and Events Review and Strategy Development for Suffolk - AWARD"
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# Festivals and Events Review and Strategy Development for Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46505551-2ad5-4677-97d5-9c23d1eb8872

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## Summary

The East Suffolk Council has awarded a contract for the "Festivals and Events Review and Strategy Development for Suffolk" to CTConsults. The project involves developing a strategic approach to maximize the potential of major events and festivals in Suffolk, supporting the visitor economy. The contract commenced on September 25, 2023, and ends on November 30, 2023. The tender was awarded on September 29, 2023, with a contract value of £18,440.

This opportunity for consultancy services in research and stakeholder engagement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those experienced in event planning and strategic development, would find this tender attractive. The location of the project is in the East of England, providing local businesses with a chance to engage in valuable economic development initiatives.

## Notice

Suffolk Growth is working with local authorities in Suffolk to develop a county-wide strategic approach to maximising the potential of major events and festivals, directly supporting the visitor economy. This commission requires consultancy support to provide research, stakeholder engagement and delivery of an evidence-based strategy to support this programme of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b37e89-dab7-4e9f-8101-a8e30e8dcd4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,440 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CTCONSULTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b37e89-dab7-4e9f-8101-a8e30e8dcd4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b37e89-dab7-4e9f-8101-a8e30e8dcd4e
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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