Published date: 14 February 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 30 April 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Event services - 79952000

  • Cultural event organisation services - 79952100

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

MAIDSTONE001-DN711365-96766554

Published date

14 February 2024

Closing date

30 April 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 June 2024

Contract end date

31 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: 14th February 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

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Megan Hook

Address

Maidstone House
Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1892554110

Email

megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/