Provision and Delivery of an Annual Town Centre Soapbox Racing Event 2027-2029

Published

1 October 2026

Submission deadline

23 October 2026

Estimated value

£160,000

Place of performance

UKC

Procedure

Open procedure

Lots

1

Documents

2

Notice number

093054-2026

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-077f1b

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 79952000Event services

Description

Kettering Town Council invites tenders from suitably capable event operators to plan, promote, manage and deliver an annual public soapbox racing event in Kettering town centre in 2027, 2028 and 2029. The Council is seeking a safe, professionally managed and visually engaging event that attracts participants and spectators, supports town-centre footfall and creates a distinctive annual experience for Kettering. The successful supplier will provide an end-to-end event management service. This will include event design and race operation; event planning and project management; participant recruitment, registration and race management; specialist race infrastructure; event safety, risk assessment and emergency planning; liaison in relation to traffic management, road closures and relevant permissions; marketing and audience development; and operational management and delivery of the event. The supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Kettering Town Council and relevant local stakeholders, including North Northamptonshire Council, event safety partners, land and highway stakeholders and emergency services where required. The Council is also seeking an approach that consid…

Official publications

• FTS · 093054-2026 · 1 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 23 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is £160,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Kettering Town Council (United Kingdom).

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