--- title: "The Royal Parks (TRP) - Kensington Gardens Major Event - Soft Market Testing Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047320.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL PARKS LTD" published: "2024-07-02" --- # The Royal Parks (TRP) - Kensington Gardens Major Event - Soft Market Testing Information Buyer: THE ROYAL PARKS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047320.json) ## Summary The Royal Parks is conducting a procurement process for a major event in Kensington Gardens, focusing on event services. The event aims to celebrate horticulture, nature, and sustainable practices, with the contract expected to last up to 5 years starting in 2026 or 2027. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, inviting stakeholders to participate in Soft Market Testing by July 31, 2024. The event will be held annually in September or October. This opportunity presents a chance for Event Organisers or consortia to collaborate with The Royal Parks in planning and producing the event. Businesses in the event services industry, particularly those skilled in event planning and management, would be suitable candidates to compete for this contract. The procurement process emphasises transparency and equal treatment of economic operators, aligning with UK Public Procurement Regulations to ensure a fair and competitive process. ## Notice The Royal Parks is in the process of scoping out a new event. This event will be held on Albert Lawns in Kensington Gardens and is expected to operate for up to five days, with the objectives of celebrating horticulture, helping nature thrive, and promoting sustainable practices in modern life. TRP is excited to partner with an Event Organiser who can bring their expertise, innovation and creativity to make this new major event a success. It is likely that the contract period will be for up to 5 years, (probably as a 3+2), starting in either 2026 or 2027 and for an event held annually in the months of either September or October. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Royal Parks is in the process of scoping out a new event. This event will be held on Albert Lawns in Kensington Gardens and is expected to operate for up to five days, with the objectives of celebrating horticulture, helping nature thrive, and promoting sustainable practices in modern life. TRP is excited to partner with an Event Organiser who can bring their expertise, innovation and creativity to make this new major event a success. It is likely that the contract period will be for up to 5 years, (probably as a 3+2), starting in either 2026 or 2027 and for an event held annually in the months of either September or October. TRP is looking for a suitably qualified Event Organiser or suitable consortia to plan, promote and produce an annual event for Kensington Gardens, in return for paying TRP a hire fee upfront. TRP is undertaking this Soft Market Testing exercise to establish levels of interest in the opportunity and to identify any market constraints we should be aware of during the drafting and mobilisation of the tender process. To ensure that economic operators are treated equally and without discrimination, and to act in a transparent and proportionate manner, TRP has advertised its request for participation in this market consultation. TRP notes that should it decide to proceed with any procurement exercise following this Soft Market Testing, these will be undertaken in compliance with the principles of UK Public Procurement Regulations. Additional information: Soft Market Testing Information must be submitted, via the Delta online portal by 14:00 hours on Wednesday 31st July 2024. Please register free of charge on Delta eSourcing: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020085-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2024 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ROYAL PARKS LTD | | Additional buyers | THE ROYAL PARKS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W2 2UH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Hyde Park | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020085-2024 - 27 Jun 2024 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019713-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalparks.org.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S5X9Q476WU - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./S5X9Q476WU - https://www.royalparks.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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