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Events and Animation Programme Economic Analysis

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 07:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Newark and Sherwood District Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Events and Animation Programme Economic Analysis". This tender falls under the services industry category and is focused on providing a strategic economic analysis of the Newark Cultural Heart Events and Animation Programme. The process was initiated as a direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage as of 10th October 2025. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 13th July 2026. The buyer, located in Newark, UK, selected LOCUS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LTD as the supplier, operating predominantly in regions UKF14 to UKF16 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis of cultural programmes. Potential competitors who are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on service delivery in public sector projects may find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Given the direct award nature without open competition, it highlights the importance for businesses to maintain connections and awareness with councils and government bodies to identify similar opportunities swiftly and effectively.

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Notice Title

Events and Animation Programme Economic Analysis

Notice Description

Newark and Sherwood District Council are seeking to commission a Supplier for the provision of a strategic economic analysis of the Newark Cultural Heart Events and Animation Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063966-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wellandprocurement@melton.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

LOCUS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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