Published date: 29 January 2024
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Opportunity (published 14 February 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Cultural event organisation services - 79952100
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£40,000
Procurement reference
MAIDSTONE001-DN708887-84748410
Published date
29 January 2024
Closing date
30 April 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
10 June 2024
Contract end date
15 December 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to develop new arts and cultural activities that will help to build pride in place, reanimate the town centre, contribute to community cohesion and generate economic impact for local businesses. Not only will an improved cultural offer encourage tourism and provide safe options for people to reunite with friends and family, it will also contribute to the Council's wider ambitions for cultural place-making, regeneration and economic growth for Maidstone.
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 29th January 2024
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12.00pm Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 30th April 2024
Evaluation: w/c 6th May 2024
Appointment of contractor: by Friday 24th May 2024
Tenderers interested in this tender must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free). Once you have registered and expressed your interest, you will be able to view and respond to the documents. www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Megan Hook
Address
Maidstone House
Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1892554110
megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Website
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