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title: "REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS TO APPOINT A CONCESSIONARY PROVIDER FOR B LOVE 2023 AND FUTURE DELIVERY OF THE EVENT"
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# REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS TO APPOINT A CONCESSIONARY PROVIDER FOR B LOVE 2023 AND FUTURE DELIVERY OF THE EVENT

Buyer: BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5f4ac35-6f7e-4679-a7de-050392d3eaf5

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## Summary

The Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is inviting tenders for a concessionary provider for the B LOVE festival, starting from 2023, to enhance and deliver a music-focused event. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender closing on 15th November 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 2nd January 2023 to 31st August 2023. The main procurement category is services, specifically festival organisation services.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in organising cultural events and festivals. The B LOVE festival aims to attract both residents and visitors to Basingstoke through music performances and cultural activities. Businesses in the events management and entertainment industry would be well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the region.

## Notice

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ("the Council") is looking for an organisation or consortium of organisations to take over the future delivery of B LOVE from 2023 onwards, operating this as a concessionary contract. For over ten years Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has run a music-focused festival weekend in the War Memorial Park. As part of the council's cultural strategy, which aims for Basingstoke to be positively known for arts and culture, B LOVE provides a music platform for local and national artists, designed to attract both residents and visitors to Basingstoke. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to enhance and deliver an inspiring, creative music-focused festival event from 2023 onwards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd008760-ff63-4a6c-9d60-78736fd43c98 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| 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

- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd008760-ff63-4a6c-9d60-78736fd43c98
- 3 Oct 2022 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6794ad35-83c9-4cc2-9a4c-1451ab9fa3a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd008760-ff63-4a6c-9d60-78736fd43c98
  3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6794ad35-83c9-4cc2-9a4c-1451ab9fa3a4
  3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7be99d35-0243-ed11-811a-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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