Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6b-b9da-73dd-9e5e-44b788a62ae7/destination-chester-community-engagement closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Destination Chester Community Engagement [Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-warrington-local-enterprise-partnership) Estimated value £30,000 to £50,000 Published 14 Jun 2021 Deadline Closed 28 Jun 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Marketing Cheshire, on behalf of the Destination Chester network, is pleased to invite you to tender for Destination Chester Community Engagement Programme development. Invitation to Tender will open at 2pm 14/06/21. Funding to provide the services in this tender is being sought from the Welcome Back Fund (WBF). WBF is managed by Her Majesty's Government and is supported by the European Regional Development Fund. We are sourcing responses from experienced community organisations to take an artistic lead for design, curation and delivery of a new programme of community-led activity across Chester. Alongside these, we would like a programme of free events by local professional artists and performers to be planned and delivered. This could include: spoken word, comedians, musicians, bands, dance and theatre, with a local-first agenda (including established local street performers) and creating employment opportunities for local established and emerging artists as well as students. In addition, the provider will need to work in partnership with other cultural partners in the city in order to maximise the opportunities for creative practitioners and support local growth. The provider will be expected to take responsibility for full event management and coordination of a full programme of activity. We expect the provider to deliver community-led activity in the city centre, alongside a programme of professional performances during the period September - March. ### Community Engagement Brief • Deliver programme of community groups events from September-March • Co-create a series of inclusive events or activities with groups and communities who are not engaged in existing programmes • Offer artists the opportunity of employment supporting their economic recovery • Animate and showcase activity across venues and spaces in Chester city centre • Animation and showcase activity in other venues outside of Chester • Liaise with key partners to ensure this programme is complementary to other cultural activity being delivered by Cheshire West and Chester • Provide the space and infrastructure for community groups and artists to meet and perform Applicants should complete the Tenderer Declaration Form (Appendix 1), Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2) Technical response (Appendix 3) and Standard Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix 4) as per the instructions set out in this ITT. All documents should be emailed to Any questions concerning this document or the tendering process should be by no later than 21st June Read full description ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/391d58bc-33bc-42bf-bd3c-76116f678e7f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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