Tender

'We Are Hounslow' Cultural Commissioning Fund

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is initiating the 'We Are Hounslow' Cultural Commissioning Fund, which has a budget of £525,000 allocated over three years. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 7 February 2020. The aim of this fund is to enhance cultural participation, strengthen community connections, and elevate Hounslow's status as a cultural destination. The fund is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services (CPV Code: 92000000), with the contract period set to commence on 31 March 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in cultural and community services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can engage local residents through diverse cultural offerings. Companies skilled in delivering quality cultural programming, community engagement initiatives, or innovative cultural experiences would be well-suited to compete for this funding. Providers are encouraged to demonstrate transformative ambitions for the cultural landscape of Hounslow, with an eventual assessment process involving interviews for shortlisted applicants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

'We Are Hounslow' Cultural Commissioning Fund

Notice Description

London Borough of Hounslow is launching a new Cultural Commissioning Fund, with a total pot of PS 525,000, over 3 years. This Fund is separate from any initiatives proposed under our application to be London Borough of Culture 2021. The We are Hounslow Fund intends to promote and support culture across the borough. It is designed to: * extend cultural participation - by making a diverse range of cultural opportunities available and attractive to a wider range of local residents, and engaging new audiences with the borough's cultural offer. * connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer - by building connections and capacity amongst local cultural groups across the borough. * increase Hounslow's profile and reputation as a cultural destination - by providing quality cultural programming that draws people into the borough; We want providers to come forward and outline how they will deliver transformative ambitions for culture in Hounslow through the new 'We Are Hounslow' fund. There are three stages : Read our full Fund Guidance, check if you meet our Eligibility Criteria and have a look at the Award Criteria to see how your application will be assessed. Make an appointment at one of our Surgery Sessions in the week of the 27 January and submit your Proposal by 7 February 2020. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to attend a Cultural Panel Interview as part of the Assessment Process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c074218-8be7-4644-bf48-6cb4f246ec41
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
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
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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