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009073 - ATN Creative Producer Training for NCC Events

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council, operating from Newcastle Upon Tyne, is the procuring authority for a recently completed training contract titled "009073 - ATN Creative Producer Training for NCC Events". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services within the UKC2 region, as part of the government's sub-central public authority operations. The procurement process, completed with direct procurement without competition, resulted in the award of the contract to CURATED PLACE LTD. The total value of the contract is £111,800, and it is being held in partnership with Arts Council England, supporting the training and development of creative producers in the region. The training programme runs annually from September to February, culminating in production opportunities for Newcastle's Summer Festival.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in cultural and community engagement. SMEs like CURATED PLACE LTD, with a focus on creative programme delivery and management, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses capable of managing back-end application processes, conducting effective recruitment, and facilitating community engagement through cultural content creation could find similar opportunities beneficial. The initiative underscores Newcastle City Council's commitment to enriching cultural infrastructure and increasing local capacity for high-quality, inclusive events, making it an attractive partner for organisations seeking long-term collaboration within the cultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

009073 - ATN Creative Producer Training for NCC Events

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council (NCC) needs an experienced and visionary delivery partner to co-design and deliver a dynamic training programme for emerging Creative Producers. This initiative is supported and funded by Arts Council England and forms part of a wider three-year investment in the region's cultural infrastructure. Grant to provide this training has been awarded that will train 36 Creative Producers that will work on outdoor arts events and festivals over the next 3 years. A 3 year of 12-months training programme will support 12 early-career Creative Producers per year to develop the skills, networks, and experience needed to lead and deliver outdoor arts events and festivals. The programme will culminate in a community co-creation project, with selected trainees producing work for Novum - Newcastle's Summer Festival. There is an urgent need for producers who can work directly with community groups to shape inclusive, high-quality cultural content for NCC's growing events programme. The region currently faces a shortage of skilled Creative Producers - a challenge highlighted during a recent recruitment process for a Creative Programme Manager, where there were only three applicants who met the essential criteria. If we are to succeed in our ambition to engage multiple communities and reflect the diversity of Newcastle through our festivals, this training is essential. There is an immediate need for skilled Creative Producers to work directly with community groups in shaping content for NCC's growing events programme. This training programme is essential to building that capacity and ensuring inclusive, high-quality cultural experiences across the city. Curated Place will be the Training Provider. Previously they were awarded a contract for 4 years to plan NCC's events. Awarded via the Arts Council Grant. The ATN (Authorise to Negotiate) is for this year's training from August 25 through to August 26. Curated Place will provide: * Management of back end of application process * Contracted for entirety for 1st year for course delivery (next 2 years will be awarded through NEPO Framework or an Open tender process) * NCC promotes programme * NCC to confirm available awards to participants prior to course start for clarity in promotion * NCC holds and distributes participant direct spend budget (Training Licensing & Software in ACE accepted budget) * Collaborative Selection process to ensure good fit with programme and Place Partnership stated aims * Training programme runs September to February * Manages back end of post course award applications * Festival Team selects funding awardees * Post course handover to NCC Team in March each year * NCC Festival Team manages all aspects of participant project development deliv-ery and oversight of awardee projects, finances and reporting (New Producer Project Support & New Producer Project Support Contingency / Safety in ACE accept-ed budget) * Project development takes place March-August - delivery (NCC) * Carries out recruitment for following year (year 2&3) March to June for intake presence at festival to understand parameters and constraints. * Joint promotion and support from the Community Engagement Officer will play an integral role to ensuring a smooth transition from training to production particularly in engaging and sourcing hard to reach participants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048125-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CURATED PLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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