Tender

Cultural Strategy

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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17 Oct 2025 at 15:24

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15 Oct 2025 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin has issued a tender for the development of a Cultural Strategy. This contract opportunity, falling under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, seeks a qualified consultant to establish a strategy for the borough spanning 2026 to 2035. With an estimated value of £40,000, this open competition is part of a below-threshold procurement process. The tender is at the stage of updates, with a submission deadline set for 28th October 2025, 15:00 GMT. Situated in Telford, Shropshire, interested businesses can submit their tenders electronically via the specified submission portal, with the contract period expected to begin on 20th November 2025 and potentially extend until 30th June 2026.

This opportunity paves the way for consultants specialising in cultural planning, strategic management, and community engagement. It presents a valuable chance for businesses with expertise in cultural consultancy to expand their client base within the public sector. With a 50% emphasis on quality and 50% on price in the evaluation criteria, both well-established and burgeoning consultancy firms have the potential to compete effectively. The work may extend beyond the initial strategy development phase, offering further business development and collaboration opportunities in implementing and refining cultural initiatives within the region. Businesses with a solid grasp of public sector projects and a passion for enhancing local culture will find this tender particularly attractive.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Cultural Strategy

Notice Description

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Consultant(s) to produce a Culture Strategy for the borough for the period 2026 to 2035.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There may be an option to extend the work after the production of the final report in order to progress through the delivery phase of the Strategy. The full details of this will be discussed once the final report has been agreed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066470-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
Rachel Perry
Contact Email
procurement@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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