--- title: "The Amelia Scott Artisan Christmas Market" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-10" --- # The Amelia Scott Artisan Christmas Market Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a8f28c2-006c-4596-9e2b-aa71c9793fe0.json) ## Summary The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking tenders for the concession of Stall holders for a small-scale Christmas market in the new Amelia Scott centre courtyard. The event is scheduled for the 3rd & 4th December 2022, celebrating the first Christmas of the Amelia. Key dates include the tender release on 10th October 2022, with deadlines for Expression of Interest and tender submission by 28th October and 4th November 2022, respectively. Evaluation will commence on 7th November 2022, and the event will take place in Tunbridge Wells, England. This tender offers an opportunity for local businesses specialising in artisan, original, hand-crafted wares, gifts, and keepsakes. The event aims to support the local creative economy and craft history of Tunbridge Wells. With 8-10 available pitches, suitable SMEs and VCSEs can compete in this open procedure procurement. Businesses must ensure compliance with the specified dates and requirements to participate in this conducive opportunity for growth and exposure within the exhibition and event services sector. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting tenders for the concession of Stall holders for a small-scale Christmas market in the new Amelia Scott centre courtyard. The new PS20m The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells (https://theamelia.co.uk/) houses our frontline council services as well as the library, museum, Gallery, exhibition space and adult education and Cafe. The Amelia opened in late April 2021 and surpassed over 100,000 visitors within just 6 months of opening. The Amelia Tunbridge Wells are celebrating their first Christmas in operation by producing a 2-day outdoor artisan Christmas market on the 3rd & 4th December 2022. The event is inspired by Tunbridge Wells craft history; as well as supporting local craft people and the local creative economy. We are looking for Local businesses who make artisan, original, hand-crafted wares, gifts, and keepsakes to sell their goods at the event for either one or both days. The Council has 8 - 10 pitches available based on gazebos being 3 meters by 3 meters in size. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Monday 10th October 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 28th October 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 4th November 2022 Evaluation: commencing Monday 7th November 2022 Pitch holders confirmed, and fees paid by w/c 21st November 2022 Event takes place 3rd & 4th December 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e8f577-7607-4780-8303-00cd69f79139 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | 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 - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2022 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e8f577-7607-4780-8303-00cd69f79139 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e8f577-7607-4780-8303-00cd69f79139 10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b7eb8c23-ab48-ed11-811a-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk - https://theamelia.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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