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title: "Major Events 2019"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5af6aa9-f74a-4d2c-b140-2c6e9f30bbcc"
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# Major Events 2019

Buyer: THE ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5af6aa9-f74a-4d2c-b140-2c6e9f30bbcc

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## Summary

The Arts Development Company, based in Dorchester, England, is seeking tenders for the programming and production of three major arts and culture events scheduled for 2019. This opportunity is categorised under entertainment services, with a contract value of £164,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The tender process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the submission deadline set for 10th November 2017. The events aim to bolster collaboration between the tourism and arts sectors in Dorset, extending visitor engagement beyond peak holiday periods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the arts, tourism, and event management sectors to expand their reach and contribute to community engagement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their local expertise and innovative approaches to event production. The successful implementation of these events is expected to enhance the local cultural landscape and stimulate economic growth, making it a strategic opportunity for business development in the South West region.

## Notice

The programming and production of three major arts and culture events in 2019. That: - Stimulate a concrete collaboration between the tourism sector and arts and culture sector in Dorset - Clarify and strengthen links between the tourism and arts and culture offer - Encourage visitors to Dorset to recognise Dorset's strong arts and culture offer - Extend visitor stay in Dorset beyond the traditional peak holiday periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06e5f4f-e04e-41e1-bba5-3a33cb9a25a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2017 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06e5f4f-e04e-41e1-bba5-3a33cb9a25a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06e5f4f-e04e-41e1-bba5-3a33cb9a25a8
  26th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19defd58-72af-4d08-932b-c5a65b3a29a1
  Tender for Delivery Three Major Events in Dorset
- http://theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk/stories/jobs-and-opportunities/tender-brief-plan-develop-and-deliver-3-major-events/
  The Arts Development Company - Tender Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk/

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