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title: "P2017/1181/EG - Stockton and Darlington Railway 2025 bi-centenary event development"
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# P2017/1181/EG - Stockton and Darlington Railway 2025 bi-centenary event development

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d95ee1a8-b007-4823-9a80-add03950bb47

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking to appoint a qualified individual or organisation for the planning and development of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 2025 bi-centenary event, titled "P2017/1181/EG." This project falls under the services category, specifically focussed on project management consultancy and cultural event organisation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, which began on 23rd August 2017 and will conclude with the submission deadline set for 12th September 2017. The contract duration is expected to start on 16th October 2017 and end on 12th March 2018. The event will take place in the North East region of England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in project management and event organisation sectors, particularly those engaged in cultural and community-focused projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful organisation will play a pivotal role in ensuring the prominence of the bi-centenary event, strategically linking it to other cultural initiatives in the region, thus driving economic and social benefits for the area.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council require the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced individual(s) or organisation to: Lead in the planning and development of a key central event for the bi-centenary which will provide a stunning major celebratory event in which ancillary events, projects and activities can branch out from. This will include 'booking' any infrastructure and assets that are required which have a long lead in time such as steam locomotives. Strategic working - to ensure the event underpins and positively contributes to other strategic initiatives such as the Tees Valley City of Culture bid for 2025 and ensure that the bi-centenary celebration is fed into key groups to demonstrate collaborative working to maximise the impact of the events to maximise economic and social benefits to the area. Capture and help shape complimentary activities, events and projects through extensive community engagement with partners, stakeholders and the public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e00c20-2a74-42ee-b88e-b7b206e10001 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 12 Mar 2018 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2017 at 07:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e00c20-2a74-42ee-b88e-b7b206e10001

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e00c20-2a74-42ee-b88e-b7b206e10001
  23rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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