--- title: "Earl's Court Business Forum - Pre-Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d36ba376-6f8e-4481-8fb9-716584b8ae94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d36ba376-6f8e-4481-8fb9-716584b8ae94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d36ba376-6f8e-4481-8fb9-716584b8ae94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d36ba376-6f8e-4481-8fb9-716584b8ae94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAPITALESOURCING" published: "2018-10-04" --- # Earl's Court Business Forum - Pre-Market Engagement Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d36ba376-6f8e-4481-8fb9-716584b8ae94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d36ba376-6f8e-4481-8fb9-716584b8ae94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d36ba376-6f8e-4481-8fb9-716584b8ae94.json) ## Summary The Earl's Court Business Forum is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process, initiated by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, through its electronic procurement portal, capitalEsourcing. The title of the tender is "Earl's Court Business Forum - Pre-Market Engagement", with the objective to engage suppliers who have direct experience in working with various businesses and forums in the Earl's Court area. Important deadlines include the engagement end date set for 30th October 2018. Businesses interested in this opportunity can find related documents on the Council's procurement portal and must register there to participate further. This pre-market engagement presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those specialised in business engagement, public relations, marketing, and town centre management. Companies involved in collaborative bids or those that have experience with Business Improvement Districts and local trade bodies will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, the initiative aims to strengthen the local business community's voice and create a competitive landscape that will help businesses navigate local and global challenges effectively, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their influence in the sector. ## Notice The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking to engage suppliers with direct experience of working with businesses and business forums across a wide variety of sectors in one geographical area. Key areas of expertise could include but are not limited to: - Business engagement - Public relations and marketing - Town centre management - Business Improvement Districts - Local Chambers of Commerce - Local Trade and Industry bodies - Collaborative bids between several partners will also be considered. The key aims will be to develop and deliver: - 'One voice' for the local business community, including those businesses affected by the closure of the Exhibition Centres to enable the development of a shared local approach in responding to the challenges and opportunities; - A range of initiatives, in the Earl's Court area, which will enhance the area's competitiveness and ensure businesses are fit to compete in the face of local and global changes to the trading environment. The initial contract will be for 12 months with a possible extension of up to 24 months, making 36 months in total. Additional information: This pre-market engagement exercise is being conducted through the Council's electronic procurement portal, capitalEsourcing. Interested parties should read the Pre-Market Engagement Briefing Document and, if they wish to pursue their interest, register on capitalEsourcing and follow the instructions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de1e9b5-1d54-49c8-8cd2-0f1cecacacc7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W8 7NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Campden | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2018 at 13:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de1e9b5-1d54-49c8-8cd2-0f1cecacacc7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de1e9b5-1d54-49c8-8cd2-0f1cecacacc7 4th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb8d77b1-6831-4596-9cb7-92ed53813f12 n/a - http://www.capitalesourcing.com Electronic Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.rbkc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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