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title: "Dartford Festival 2018 - 2020 (3 years) Infrastructure & Entertainment"
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# Dartford Festival 2018 - 2020 (3 years) Infrastructure & Entertainment

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdcac50c-a70f-4918-9e53-abf344ad7f6a

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## Summary

The Dartford Borough Council undertook an open procurement process for the "Dartford Festival 2018 - 2020 (3 years) Infrastructure & Entertainment" contract, valued at £435,000. The contract, which falls under the event services category (CPV 79952000), was awarded on 3rd April 2018 and covers the period from 4th April 2018 to 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 19th March 2018, and the services are to be delivered in Dartford, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The bidding process was open to all interested parties, with no restrictions noted for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, entertainment, and related infrastructure services to establish or grow their presence in the Dartford area. Companies able to deliver comprehensive event solutions, including logistics, staging, and audience engagement, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on SME participation in this procurement highlights the council's support for smaller companies, making it an attractive prospect for local firms looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Contract for Dartford Festival 2018-2020 Infrastructure & Entertainment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbc6c30-0b26-46e2-9c1e-0c983b6928a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £435,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £435,000 |
| 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 | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FULL EVENT PRODUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbc6c30-0b26-46e2-9c1e-0c983b6928a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbc6c30-0b26-46e2-9c1e-0c983b6928a2
  2nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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