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NSDC: Artist in Residence Contract

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Newark and Sherwood District Council has awarded an "Artist in Residence Contract" within the Heritage, Culture & Visitors sector. Located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, this tender was part of a completed procurement process that followed a limited competition method due to being below the threshold. The contract covers the period from 1st May 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a total value of £16,800. The supplier awarded is Amelia Middle, based in Sneinton, Nottingham, highlighting its successful entry into the UK public authority market as a supplier of recreational, cultural, and sporting services.

This contract offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cultural and artistic services. Businesses with expertise in providing artist residency services would find this procurement advantageous, as it allows them to collaborate closely with local government bodies and increase their visibility within the cultural sector. The opportunities for engagement in a heritage-rich environment like Newark and Sherwood can enhance a business's portfolio and expand its professional network within the public sector.

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Notice Title

NSDC: Artist in Residence Contract

Notice Description

Artist in residence service agreement Heritage, Culture & Visitors - Newark & Sherwood District Council 31/05/2025 - 31/10/2025 PS16,800

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05978a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055385-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Culbard
Contact Email
katy.culbard@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMELIA MIDDLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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