Scope
Reference
Tonbridge Castle Christmas Event
Description
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Councill (TMBC) is looking for event companies/organisations to run a Christmas attraction at Tonbridge Castle (the grounds, centring on the Bailey Lawn). The Bailey Lawn has a capacity of 1,800 people, at any one time.
At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest.
Site visits can be arranged on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st March 2025 for organisers to review the site should they wish to. Please use the messaging system on Kent Business Portal to request a site visit.
All submissions must be made via the 'Messaging' section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by Friday 4th March 2025.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 1 January 2026
- 2 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 April 2025
Engagement process description
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Councill (TMBC) is looking for event companies/organisations to run a Christmas attraction at Tonbridge Castle (the grounds, centring on the Bailey Lawn). The Bailey Lawn has a capacity of 1,800 people, at any one time.
Tonbridge Castle is looking to hold an attraction on the bailey lawn that will have the key elements of Food, Drink, some shopping and a key attraction to entice people to visit.
At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest.
All submissions must be made via the 'Messaging' section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by Friday 4th March 2025.
Contracting authority
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNB-2692-VQCJ
Kings Hill (Head Office), Gibson Building, Gibson Drive
West Malling
ME19 4LZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Jack Cuthbertson
Telephone: +44 1892554070
Email: jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Website: https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government