Award

Crewe Town Centre Arts Development and Trail

CREWE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 07:42

TenderAmendment

03 Jan 2024 at 15:02

TenderAmendment

14 Dec 2023 at 14:47

TenderAmendment

04 Dec 2023 at 10:57

Tender

04 Dec 2023 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Crewe Town Council has been awarded a grant under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for the "Crewe Town Centre Arts Development and Trail" project. The council seeks to engage a supplier to build community engagement and capacity for arts development and delivery, including a town centre arts trail in Crewe, England (postal code CW1 2DL). The tender, classified under the CPV code 92310000 for artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, was published on 4 December 2023. The open procedure procurement method was used for this opportunity, with a budget of £90,000, and the contract period starts on 29 January 2024 and ends on 31 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in community arts, cultural projects, and public engagement. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement is suitable for them. The successful contractor will have the opportunity to collaborate with cultural champions and stakeholders in Crewe, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the community. The project aims for cultural sustainability and growth, creating long-term benefits for businesses with expertise in arts delivery, community engagement, and public installations. This project not only promises immediate business but also strengthens future networking and collaboration opportunities in the region.

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Notice Title

Crewe Town Centre Arts Development and Trail

Notice Description

The council has been awarded a grant under the UKSPF to progress work to build community engagement and capacity for arts development and delivery as well as delivery of a town centre arts trail. More details of the tender requirements can be found in the tender brief and other annexes, but the principle is that the council has been working with creative champions, stakeholders and partners for some time and the opportunity to take the next steps on that path towards greater community arts sustainability and engagement is now being taken. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The appointed contractor/supplier will be expected to ensure adherence to all UKSPF guidance The expectation is that the delivery organisation will be visible in Crewe to engage and support cultural champions, build existing networks and understand the cultural community and expectations in Crewe. Additionally, they will develop the concept of an arts trail in Crewe through to delivery, installation and launch. There will be a need for engagement and consultation as well as community capacity building as the aim is to achieve cultural sustainability and growth in Crewe. For absolute clarity, there is no flexibility in the budget or timescale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834a8a99-29e3-44e7-b2d1-78a21eb4800b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREWE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2DL
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP

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