Tender

Provision of an Arts and Culture Support Service

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2021 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of an Arts and Culture Support Service." The contract, valued at £635,000, aims to enhance arts and cultural services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 25th June 2021, and the successful supplier will provide support to the arts sector over a duration of five years, commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2026. This open procedure invites businesses to participate in developing a collaborative framework for cultural support and recovery following the disruptions caused by the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in the arts and culture sector. Potential bidders should consider their capacity to provide strategic support and develop new funding streams for cultural organisations in Dorset. Companies with experience in cultural leadership, community engagement, and those that can demonstrate effective partnership-working will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately contributing to the revitalisation and sustainable growth of Dorset's cultural landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Arts and Culture Support Service

Notice Description

Dorset Council's Leisure Services are seeking to commission an arts and culture support service provider to further develop the successful work provided over the last six years and to drive forward the cultural strategic visions for Dorset, working with the Dorset Council Officers leading on Cultural services. This is a five-year contract and will require the supplier to provide infrastructure support to the arts and cultural sector of Dorset, to work with organisations and creatives to stabilise and recover following the pandemic of 2020 and 2021. The supplier will champion the power of economic and social impact of the arts through collaborative partnership working and through development of new funding streams to provide infrastructure support to Dorset's arts organisations and those working in the cultural sector. Through effective leadership, the service will drive the creation of a successful and effective framework such as a Cultural Compact for Dorset and to co-lead with the Council, and the development of a dynamic and productive educational partnership to benefit all young people in Dorset.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682e9646-167c-4610-b993-6b3d94bfe9d8
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
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Pavey
Contact Email
angela.pavey@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221280

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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