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UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy (PACE) 2025/26

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has completed a procurement process titled "UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy (PACE) 2025/26," focusing on education and training services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the anticipated commencement date for the call-off contracts set for 1st May 2025 and an expiry date of 31st March 2026. Funding may extend up to 50% of the original contract value, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. The total estimated value of the services is £137,000, divided into three specific lots, encompassing community learning, engagement, and volunteering initiatives.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with expertise in community engagement, learning, and the arts economy. Suppliers such as "Proper Job," "Paddock Trust," and "Third Sector Leaders" have been awarded contracts for various lots, highlighting a competitive landscape suited for organisations focusing on entrepreneurial support, local event management, and volunteer job creation. The contract structure allows for substantial involvement in socio-economic development, making it an attractive avenue for businesses looking to enhance their service offerings in the education and community sectors. Business entities engaged in similar industries stand to gain by leveraging these contracts to enter or expand their market presence within the region.

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Notice Title

UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy (PACE) 2025/26

Notice Description

Tenders were invited by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") from Suppliers appointed to Category 1 - Community Learning, Engagement & Volunteering of the Adult Education EMP with relevant experience and ability for the UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy 2025/26 (the "Services") as detailed in the Further Competition documents. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately PS137,000 In order to meet its requirements, the council has divided the Services into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supporting Residents to be entrepreneur Ready x 75 - PS30,000 Lot 2 - Local Events and Activities x 36 Improved Engagement x 200- PS62,00 Lot 3 - Volunteering Opportunities x 75 Jobs Created x 8 - PS45,000 The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 1st May 2025. The anticipated expiry date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 31st March 2026. Contracts may be extended up to a maximum of 50% of the original contract value at the discretion of Kirklees Council subject to availability of funding and performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-486d5152-8958-454f-a019-b798c27b3204
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc72319-0caf-4fe9-9891-d583b754e838
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

PADDOCK TRUST

PROPER JOB

THIRD SECTOR LEADERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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