Award

001895 - New Venue Launch Exhibition (Guest Artistic Director/Curator) for DLI, Durham

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the title "001895 - New Venue Launch Exhibition (Guest Artistic Director/Curator) for DLI, Durham" within the artistic services industry category. This contract was procured via a single supplier negotiation method, below the threshold. The procurement process has passed the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 7th February 2025 and scheduled to commence on 10th February 2025. The contract period will run until 31st August 2026, supporting the launch of a new venue in the North East of the United Kingdom, aiming for an opening in Spring 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic direction and curation, especially those looking to gain visibility and credibility through a landmark project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this opportunity. The successful bidder, Natasha Howes, an SME, indicates that similar businesses stand a strong chance in this procurement process, encouraging growth and expansion within the vibrant UK artistic scene.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001895 - New Venue Launch Exhibition (Guest Artistic Director/Curator) for DLI, Durham

Notice Description

To contract a Guest Curator for the new venue launch exhibition. Proposed opening Spring 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63e367a7-9eac-4ad4-a9cf-c5fdcc9f3f5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9c3ca2-c371-437d-a181-9ecab18e459c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Supplier Negotiation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Embleton
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATASHA HOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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