Tender

NKDC Arts Service

NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jul 2022 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2022 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NKDC Arts Service is being managed by North Kesteven District Council, which is looking for a partner to provide Arts Development Services and manage The Hub located in Sleaford. The tender falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category with a total estimated contract value of £10 million. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 24th August 2022. The intended contract period extends from 1st April 2023 for an initial duration of five years, with a potential five-year extension available.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in arts management and cultural services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can creatively engage communities and enhance participation in the arts will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in the continuing development of a nationally recognised arts service, contributing to community building and cultural enrichment within the district.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NKDC Arts Service

Notice Description

The Contract is intended to be for a Arts Development Service in the district of North Kesteven District Council and management services to The Hub in Sleaford. The Council has developed a nationally acclaimed, high-quality Arts Services through its long-standing commitment and investment in arts and culture, that offers a robust foundation upon which to build greater levels of community engagement and participation in the arts. The contract will also include the management of the Hub which includes gallery spaces, retail outlet, commercial lets and cafe. In 2021, the Council completed a PS1.27 million refurbishment on The Hub. The Arts Service, incorporating The Hub has been an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) since 2015. The Council is seeking a partner to deliver its portfolio of Arts Services, including delivery of the NPO Business Plan, for an initial contract length of 5 years with the option to extend the contract by up to 5 years. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.procontract.due-north.com Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-171d71c6-1f51-4ecd-9c4a-3573128ae6bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fcac246-1f3a-4847-a658-e72c46965d2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1BA
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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