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title: "Light Nights Festival Producer"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Light Nights Festival Producer

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bd37412-797a-4c5c-b703-5aa8a0b9d555

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## Summary

Medway Council is conducting an open tender for the role of Light Nights Festival Producer, aimed at delivering a spectacular festival of light at Rochester Castle and surrounding areas. This procurement falls under the industry category of festival organisation services, with a contract value ranging from £20,000 to £30,000. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 21 August 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 7 September 2020 and will run until 10 March 2021. The service will be delivered in the South East region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in event management and production. With its focus on creativity and community engagement, businesses with expertise in theatrical production, event organisation, and artistic direction will be well-suited to compete. The festival not only aims to celebrate cultural heritage but also provides a platform for local companies to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Light Nights will be a spectacular festival of light. Over two nights Rochester Castle and the surrounding spaces will be transformed by works of light created by professional creatives and community participants, celebrating the life and labours of Charles Dickens and his contemporaries and their continued relevance to contemporary social issues 150 years after his death.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e4877f-c3b0-4fe3-a247-44ba02e6ad02 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 10 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79953000 - Festival organisation services
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2020 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e4877f-c3b0-4fe3-a247-44ba02e6ad02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e4877f-c3b0-4fe3-a247-44ba02e6ad02
  22nd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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