Published date: 10 October 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 November 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79950000

  • Event services - 79952000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

KBPTWBC001-DN637102-51488576

Published date

10 October 2022

Closing date

4 November 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 December 2022

Contract end date

4 December 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting tenders for the concession of Stall holders for a small-scale Christmas market in the new Amelia Scott centre courtyard.

The new £20m The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells (https://theamelia.co.uk/) houses our frontline council services as well as the library, museum, Gallery, exhibition space and adult education and Café. The Amelia opened in late April 2021 and surpassed over 100,000 visitors within just 6 months of opening.

The Amelia Tunbridge Wells are celebrating their first Christmas in operation by producing a 2-day outdoor artisan Christmas market on the 3rd & 4th December 2022. The event is inspired by Tunbridge Wells craft history; as well as supporting local craft people and the local creative economy. We are looking for Local businesses who make artisan, original, hand-crafted wares, gifts, and keepsakes to sell their goods at the event for either one or both days. The Council has 8 - 10 pitches available based on gazebos being 3 meters by 3 meters in size.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement:

Tender release: Monday 10th October 2022
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 28th October 2022
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 4th November 2022
Evaluation: commencing Monday 7th November 2022
Pitch holders confirmed, and fees paid by w/c 21st November 2022
Event takes place 3rd & 4th December 2022.

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Megan Hook

Address

Town Hall
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
England

Telephone

+44 1892554110

Email

megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk