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title: "Delivery of Whitstable Oyster Festival 2018 - 2021"
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# Delivery of Whitstable Oyster Festival 2018 - 2021

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-635e6a78-b356-44b9-87f6-7e95d337de40

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council is seeking a supplier for the "Delivery of Whitstable Oyster Festival 2018 - 2021". This tender falls under the festival organisation services category, with a total contract value of £120,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 31 August 2017. The contract is set to begin on 2 October 2017 and will run for four years, potentially extending as per the contract conditions. Interested suppliers are required to register on the Kent Business Portal to access the necessary documents.

This opportunity presents a promising avenue for businesses specialising in event management and festival organisation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in large-scale events and a strong understanding of community engagement would be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this tender could enhance visibility and open doors to further contracts within the local government sector, facilitating growth and expansion for successful bidders.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of The Whitstable Oyster Festival 2018 - 2021 and invites prospective suppliers to submit a proposal to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 October 2017 and will continue for a period of 4 years approximately (with any extensions) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Specification at APPENDIX A. It should be noted that by submitting a proposal, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29311cc2-8cf7-4b3c-b7ea-fa1afc606746 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 2 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 1YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Northgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2017 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29311cc2-8cf7-4b3c-b7ea-fa1afc606746

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29311cc2-8cf7-4b3c-b7ea-fa1afc606746
  28th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b72f2e9c-db5b-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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