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GB-Colchester: Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Colchester

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2021 at 08:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Colchester Borough Council, focuses on developing a Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Colchester, covering various aspects of culture, arts, and community activities through to 2030. The tender, titled "GB-Colchester: Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Colchester," falls under the research and development services category and has a contract value of £19,500. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 12th March 2021. The anticipated contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 30th November 2021, covering the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in cultural development, community engagement, and strategic planning within the arts and heritage sectors. Businesses with expertise in creating and implementing cultural strategies and those with a strong grounding in responding to community needs, especially in the context of recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council encourages applicants to integrate their proposals with existing partnerships like the Creative Colchester Partnership and strategic projects such as the Town Deal bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Colchester

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council wishes to commission a Contractor to develop an overarching Cultural Strategy to cover the remainder of the decade to 2030. This will adopt a broad definition of culture to include not only the arts and the creative industries but also heritage and the public realm, and also taking into consideration the links to green spaces, tourism and events. It should cover the full spectrum from established arts and culture to grass roots and community activity, assets and aspirations, across the whole geographical spread of the Borough of Colchester. The Cultural Strategy will be developed in the context of existing Council strategic planning, and that of partners including ACE, our local NPOs, the Creative Colchester Partnership, the University of Essex, the Colchester BID and others. Colchester has recently submitted a Town Deal bid to the PS3.6 billion Towns Fund, and is a partner in the Sport England Essex Local Delivery Pilot; the Council is keen to see the Cultural Strategy integrate with these projects if and where possible. The Borough's cultural sector has demonstrated huge and inspirational resilience and ingenuity in the face of Covid 19. However, the impacts of the pandemic and resultant shutdown have been far reaching and the new strategy must reflect this; incorporating actions to support the recovery in this sector and presenting a positive vision for the post Covid future of arts and culture in Colchester. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the Specification and associated documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Returned tenders must be uploaded to the portal by the closing date of 12:00 (noon) 19th February 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794457e1-a820-4779-b34c-c2411d761749
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 6-12 months
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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
procurement@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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