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Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) Guest Director - Closing Programme

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) Guest Director - Closing Programme". This particular procurement process falls under the industry category of artistic services and took place in Rotherham, United Kingdom (region UKE31). The procurement has progressed through the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 16th of July, 2025, and spanning a contract period from the 30th of July, 2025 to the 30th of May, 2026. The project, focused on working with partners and young individuals to craft a creative narrative for the Children's Capital of Culture initiative, employs a procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown". Notably, Walk the Plank, an SME based in Salford, secured the contract with a gross value of £83,712.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses within the artistic and creative sectors, particularly those that specialise in working with culture-related projects, youth engagement, or creative direction. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector would find this contract valuable, given its focus on innovative cultural expressions and community engagement. Organisations similar to Walk the Plank, especially those that can demonstrate a robust capability to interact with a diverse set of stakeholders from governmental bodies to young participants, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. With a significant emphasis on creativity and cultural impact, businesses equipped to deliver distinctive and inclusive cultural experiences stand to benefit substantially in pursuing similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) Guest Director - Closing Programme

Notice Description

Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) is seeking to appoint a Guest Director to work with partners and children and young people throughout 2025 to develop a creative concept that will celebrate our year as the world's first Children's Capital of Culture and kick start Chapter 4: The Legacy. Bids are encouraged from both individuals and organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042384-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 30 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.corporate@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALK THE PLANK

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