--- title: "Welcome Back Amphitheatre Events Commission" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7c5a136-654f-4bc3-a932-1c0c3ea2d2ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c5a136-654f-4bc3-a932-1c0c3ea2d2ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c5a136-654f-4bc3-a932-1c0c3ea2d2ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c5a136-654f-4bc3-a932-1c0c3ea2d2ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-18" --- # Welcome Back Amphitheatre Events Commission Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c5a136-654f-4bc3-a932-1c0c3ea2d2ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c5a136-654f-4bc3-a932-1c0c3ea2d2ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c5a136-654f-4bc3-a932-1c0c3ea2d2ec.json) ## Summary Maidstone Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Welcome Back Amphitheatre Events Commission". This initiative is part of the council's effort to support post-pandemic recovery, funded by the £56 million Welcome Back Fund from the European Regional Development Fund. The procurement is categorised under business services, with a focus on promoting arts and cultural activities aimed at revitalising the town centre. The tender was released on 18th June 2021, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 2nd July 2021 and completed tender submissions due by 9th July 2021. The successful contractor will be appointed by 16th July 2021, with the contract period commencing on 30th July 2021 and ending on 31st October 2021. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the arts, cultural, and event management sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in cultural programming, event organisation, and community engagement should consider applying, as the project aims to enhance local tourism and community cohesion. Engaging in this contract can not only contribute to the economic revitalisation of Maidstone but also establish long-lasting relationships with the council and local community stakeholders. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Welcome Back Fund, part of PS56 million provided to councils across England from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe return to high streets and help build back better from the pandemic. It builds on the PS50 million Reopening High Street Safely Fund (RHSSF) allocated to councils in 2020 and forms part of the wider support government is providing to communities and businesses. The Council is seeking to develop new arts and cultural activities that will help to reanimate the town centre, encourage people back safely, 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 the town. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 18th June 2021 Deadline for Expression of Interest: 12:00pm Friday 2nd July 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 9th July 2021 Evaluation: w/c 12th July 2021 Appointment of contractor: by Friday 16th July 2021 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications or proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5281883-f11c-4c2b-bb79-4a8c8e02b0f4 | | 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 | 18 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 18 Jun 2021 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5281883-f11c-4c2b-bb79-4a8c8e02b0f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5281883-f11c-4c2b-bb79-4a8c8e02b0f4 18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=56259247-1ed0-eb11-810c-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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