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title: "IP21009 - Request for Quote for North Downs Way Inspiring Views (Kent) Arts Trails Project Manager"
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# IP21009 - Request for Quote for North Downs Way Inspiring Views (Kent) Arts Trails Project Manager

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e55bf382-b45d-4248-88d0-f0b64e865c72

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, involves the selection of an Arts & Creative partner for the "IP21009 - Request for Quote for North Downs Way Inspiring Views (Kent) Arts Trails Project Manager". This project is focused on creating two new art installations along or near the North Downs Way in Kent. The buying organisation, Kent County Council, promotes sustainable rural tourism and experiential tourism products. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 17 December 2021, and the contract period spanning from 15 January 2022 to 30 November 2022. The total value of the project is £47,000, and the industry category is classified under Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the arts and creative sectors, particularly those specialising in project management for art installations and rural tourism. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity to collaborate as multiple agencies, showing a strong lead partner to manage contractual obligations, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a commitment expected of 2-3 days per week, it is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios in arts and countryside project management.

## Notice

Kent Downs AONB and North Downs Way (NDW) National Trail are seeking an Arts & Creative partner to manage a project that will create two new art installations on (or near) the North Downs Way in Kent. The work will contribute towards the creation and promotion of off-season experiential tourism products and sustainable, rural tourism. The work is funded by the Interreg Channel (FCE) EXPERIENCE Project. Please note this is not a full-time role, based on our experience of delivering other, similar projects we anticipate a commitment of 2-3 days per week to deliver this project. Submissions from multiple agencies with backgrounds in Art and Countryside Project Management are welcome providing the submission clearly demonstrates that by working together these agencies have the experience and the capacity to deliver the Brief. In such instances submissions should clearly indicate a "lead partner" who will be responsible for contractual obligations and finances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08b1021-5738-44ef-814e-42a0311d28b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08b1021-5738-44ef-814e-42a0311d28b9
- 2 Dec 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ae9953-901d-45eb-a504-261dc398ea24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08b1021-5738-44ef-814e-42a0311d28b9
  17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ae9953-901d-45eb-a504-261dc398ea24
  2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6e76e9d7-7553-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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