Tender

Southwark Creative and Cultural Skills Coordinator

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking a provider for its "Southwark Creative and Cultural Skills Coordinator" project. This initiative aims to establish a program over 15 months to support residents facing employment barriers, specifically within the creative and cultural sectors. The tender, under the industry categories of "Research and development services" and "Education and training services," is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline is 22nd September 2025, ensuring that all enquiries are closed by 15th September 2025. The open competition procurement method offers a total contract value of £150,000, with a net value of £125,000, inclusive of all deliverables across targeted delivery locations within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in skill development and cultural sector growth. Businesses with experience in creating and enhancing educational programmes can benefit by demonstrating their expertise and capacity through structured proposals. Given the requirement to assist in capacity building and integration into the labour market, companies with a focus on social impact and community engagement are encouraged to apply. This tender not only provides a chance to secure funding but also facilitates meaningful community contributions, aligning with societal development goals.

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Notice Title

Southwark Creative and Cultural Skills Coordinator

Notice Description

Over a 15-month period, the Provider shall: - Establish and coordinate a cohesive programme of locally-based creative and cultural sector upskilling opportunities (the 'skills programme') that support residents furthest from the labour market into employment in the sector or further learning/support as a pathway to employment. - Build capacity within the skills programme to increase the number of upskilling opportunities available to residents. - Explore how access to and progression from the skills programme can be improved for all participating residents, but especially those facing significant barriers to employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051034-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Matt Rolfe
Contact Email
matthew.rolfe@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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