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title: "CRPL/22/1"
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# CRPL/22/1

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2aa6c0a-ad1f-4b5e-8827-e86439375dde

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is currently engaged in the award stage of the tender titled "CRPL/22/1", which pertains to the creative services industry. The procurement process involves the commission of a group or agency to deliver creative community projects and events for residents of the South of Ashford Garden Community. The contract, valued at £29,975, is set to commence on 4th April 2022 and will run until 30th November 2022. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, part of the services category, specifically focusing on event services. The tender period concluded on 11th March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in creative community engagement, event management, and cultural projects, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in co-producing projects that resonate with local communities and an emphasis on arts and storytelling would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the potential to build lasting relationships within the community while driving growth through innovative and participatory creative outputs.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council in partnership with the Chilmington Management Organisation (CMO), is looking to commission a group/organisation/agency to deliver a series of creative community projects and events with residents of the South of Ashford Garden Community (SAGC). The successful company will be responsible for all aspects of the project including devising the creative concept, organising and overseeing community participation, dealing will all aspects of project and event management including: communication, staffing, health and safety. The company will respond to the ideas of residents and key partners (see list below) to 'co-produce' the project using the Vision & Strategy of the Garden Community, along with the CMO's Early Community Development Strategy as guiding principles. Creative outputs could include art making, storytelling, installations or many other creative outputs that connect with people and place. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4eb587f-2df9-487a-97d4-7463acfa7969 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,975 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCALITY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4eb587f-2df9-487a-97d4-7463acfa7969
- 15 Feb 2022 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef7849a-98a2-45fe-988d-e9cf42cbd97e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4eb587f-2df9-487a-97d4-7463acfa7969
  28th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef7849a-98a2-45fe-988d-e9cf42cbd97e
  15th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

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