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title: "Ashford Seasonal Events and Promotions"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Ashford Seasonal Events and Promotions

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2bfabe2-afe7-4434-bb16-096fe922bca9

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## Summary

The Ashford Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Ashford Seasonal Events and Promotions" contract, valued at £140,000. This initiative falls under the event services category and is aimed at providing a seasonal events programme to enhance public engagement and community vibrancy in Ashford, South East England. The tender was published on 10 April 2019, with the deadline for submissions set for 7 May 2019. The contract period begins on 1 June 2019 and ends on 30 April 2021. The buying organisation is seeking an established and experienced organisation to manage the project fully.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and community engagement services to expand their operations. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering similar projects are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, given the focus on creating engaging public experiences and the council's emphasis on supporting local businesses.

## Notice

A seasonal events programme, free for the public to engage in, providing entertainment, vibrancy and a fun place to be within the town centre throughout the year. This commission would include using the seasons over a two year period to market and stage a programme of events. We require the services of an established and experienced organisation, with a proven track record in this field, to provide the concept, and lead on all aspects of project management, delivery and evaluation. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d495073-db58-44ef-a7f5-fac6ad932fbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMERGENCY EXIT ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d495073-db58-44ef-a7f5-fac6ad932fbe
- 10 Apr 2019 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814ee3ba-f480-48e1-8274-28368fa8834e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d495073-db58-44ef-a7f5-fac6ad932fbe
  3rd February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814ee3ba-f480-48e1-8274-28368fa8834e
  10th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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