--- title: "Maidstone Arts Carnival 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a0baf6a-4538-4bc4-af42-c3ab1b48a8f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a0baf6a-4538-4bc4-af42-c3ab1b48a8f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a0baf6a-4538-4bc4-af42-c3ab1b48a8f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a0baf6a-4538-4bc4-af42-c3ab1b48a8f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-29" --- # Maidstone Arts Carnival 2025 Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a0baf6a-4538-4bc4-af42-c3ab1b48a8f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a0baf6a-4538-4bc4-af42-c3ab1b48a8f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a0baf6a-4538-4bc4-af42-c3ab1b48a8f1.json) ## Summary The Maidstone Borough Council has released a tender for the Maidstone Arts Carnival 2025. This procurement opportunity focuses on developing new arts and cultural activities to enhance community cohesion, boost economic impact for local businesses, and support cultural place-making and regeneration in Maidstone. The key dates for this tender include the release on 29th January 2024, with an Expression of Interest deadline on 23rd April 2024 and the deadline for submission of tenders on 30th April 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a contract period starting on 10th June 2024 and ending on 15th December 2025. This tender by Maidstone Borough Council presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those involved in cultural event organisation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Interested parties must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal. By winning this contract, businesses can contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Maidstone, attract tourism, and play a pivotal role in the town's economic growth and regeneration efforts. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to develop new arts and cultural activities that will help to build pride in place, reanimate the town centre, contribute to community cohesion and generate economic impact for local businesses. Not only will an improved cultural offer encourage tourism and provide safe options for people to reunite with friends and family, it will also contribute to the Council's wider ambitions for cultural place-making, regeneration and economic growth for Maidstone. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 29th January 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12.00pm Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 30th April 2024 Evaluation: w/c 6th May 2024 Appointment of contractor: by Friday 24th May 2024 Tenderers interested in this tender must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free). Once you have registered and expressed your interest, you will be able to view and respond to the documents. www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc68bcc-fa89-4758-8ee3-e7b669272c3d | | 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 | 29 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 15 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc68bcc-fa89-4758-8ee3-e7b669272c3d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bc68bcc-fa89-4758-8ee3-e7b669272c3d 29th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8aaf1dd9-93be-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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