Published date: 23 January 2024

This notice was replaced on 21 August 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 August 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Event services - 79952000

  • Festival organisation services - 79953000

Location of contract

TN23 1PL

Value of contract

£46,000

Procurement reference

DN708010

Published date

23 January 2024

Closing date

20 February 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 January 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

EVENT/24/1 Ashford Borough Council are looking to procure the services of an Outdoor Carnival Arts Specialist, with a proven track record in delivering large-scale carnivals and community arts workshops to build upon previous work, grow the concept, and begin to introduce commercial initiatives to help extend the event in Ashford for the 2024 winter season. This is to include leading on clearly defined aspects of event & project management, licencing, artist and design management, business and community engagement, commercial opportunities and incentives as well as evaluation. The council is particularly keen on growing the mix of large scale mechanical puppets as part of the parade, alongside growing participation from local cultural diverse communities and networks. Tender documentation is available via the Kent Business Portal.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Stephanie Leonard

Address

Civic Centre,Tannery Lane
ASHFORD
TN231PL
England

Telephone

01233 330371

Email

stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk