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EVALUATION PARTNER CULTURAL IMPACT AWARD

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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03 Dec 2025 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has conducted a public procurement process for the "Evaluation Partner Cultural Impact Award" aimed at evaluating cultural projects under the London Borough of Culture programme. This award, part of an initiative launched by the Mayor of London, involves boroughs such as Barnet, Greenwich, and Merton, and is supported by Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The process follows an open procedure and focuses on recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with a contract period from 11th November 2025 to 20th November 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Fry Creative on 6th November 2025. The tender, valued at £30,000, envisages cultural programmes to strengthen communities and enhance wellbeing, aiming for completion by the end of 2027.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses involved in cultural, recreational, and sporting services, particularly SMEs and VCSE organisations, as indicated by its suitability criteria. As the programme prioritises community engagement and cultural innovation, businesses focused on creative consultancy and cultural evaluation are well-suited to compete. Merton's procurement offer encourages collaboration for cultural development in England, promising growth and resilience for participating organisations, particularly those with experience in community-driven projects and strategic cultural impact assessment. Fry Creative, a large-scale entity, has emerged as the successful bidder, aligning its expertise with the evaluation requirements set forth by the challenging criteria of the Cultural Impact Award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVALUATION PARTNER CULTURAL IMPACT AWARD

Notice Description

The London Borough of Culture (LBOC) programme, launched by the Mayor of London, supports boroughs to use culture as a catalyst for community pride, creativity, and local change. It funds ambitious, resident-led cultural programmes that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing, and contribute to London's recovery, with a focus on youth engagement, civic participation, and skills development. As part of LBOC the London Boroughs of Barnet, Greenwich, and Merton have received a Cultural Impact Award (CIA) to pilot innovative cultural projects, supported by the Mayor of London, Arts Council England, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The three boroughs will deliver their main programmes in 2026 and undertake a joint evaluation aligned with the overarching LBOC framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c204868-12cd-4eb7-8bb1-d1c0e6fa734d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2027 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRY CREATIVE

Further Information

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