Tender

Creative Producer for Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2021 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowsley Council is seeking a Creative Producer for the "Creative Producer for Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022" tender. This initiative, falling within the arts facility operation services industry category, aims to deliver a distinctive programme of events to celebrate Knowsley's accolade as the Liverpool City Region's Borough of Culture in 2022. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to conclude on 11th June 2021. Following the contract's start on 30th July 2021, the services will be required until 31st January 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £45,000, and the procurement method will follow an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural production, event planning, and community engagement. Companies with experience in co-production models and those able to craft compelling narratives through storytelling are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses that excel in project management, possess a strong network of creative partners, and can demonstrate a history of delivering high-impact cultural programmes will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise and capabilities, fostering potential growth in the competitive public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Creative Producer for Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022

Notice Description

Knowsley Council are looking to recruit a freelance Creative Producer or organisation to plan and deliver a strong programme of major events and art activities as part of Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022. Knowsley will be the Liverpool City Region's Borough of Culture in 2022. Borough of Culture is awarded annually on a rotational basis to one of the six local authorities that make up the Liverpool City Region. In Knowsley's year of culture this coincides with the opening of the Shakespeare North Playhouse. We are excited to celebrate an ambitious year of culture and shape the vision to create a rich, diverse programme for our special year, which will broadly focus on 'storytelling' and heritage. Our strands will involve every creative, business, schoolchild and village/town bringing their stories to life through special moments, events and projects. The hope is that Knowsley will become a borough of storytelling in 2022 - stories of people, places and magic! The Role The Creative Producer will be expected to develop a range of inspirational, creative ideas and opportunities and plan for the delivery of a dynamic, rich and diverse programme of cultural events and spectacles leading up to Borough of Culture 2022. The programme will need to be aspirational and accessible, and include engagement and co-creation within the community. Working with a small team, within Knowsley Council's Culture Development and Events Service, the Creative Producer will be expected to deliver event plans, both small and large scale, and plan evaluation models and consider legacies. This will ensure a spectacular programme and outstanding cultural experience for all. The Creative Producer will be expected to implement effective delivery models for events and be experienced with the costs associated. The Creative Producer will be experienced in working with a range of creative partners and companies to execute Knowsley's Borough of Culture programme through to the final stages of production. Experience of writing ambitious funding bids is a necessity. The role will also involve researching hybrid models for events including online and digital platforms in line with the current landscape. The role is suited to an experienced high calibre creative producer who has experience of co-production models. The role will need someone who is proactive, self motivated, flexible, resilient, responsive, and able to form creative entrepreneurial partnerships to help support Knowsley's Borough of Culture year. Outstanding project and event management skills are essential, as is an ability to communicate to a high standard and have a proven track records in influencing and negotiating and evidence of producing quality cultural programmes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dec8ed-cfaf-4dda-80b6-638d1c3621d3
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

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9UX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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