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Community Engagement Producer/Choreographer

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Community Engagement Producer/Choreographer to The Cultural Spring. This procurement pertains to artistic services and focuses on community engagement and collaboration within South Tyneside. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, in alignment with sub-central government procurement requirements. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is slated to end on 31st March 2028, with a possibility of a one-year extension. It involves a gross contract value of £162,000, and activities will take place in the UKC22 region, covering South Shields and its surroundings. The tender stage is complete, having moved through to the contract award and activation stages on 23rd January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic services and community engagement projects. Companies with experience in organising parades, workshops, and creative sessions are well-positioned to contribute. The goal is to create a visually spectacular parade with themes focusing on sustainability and heritage, which provides a platform for businesses involved in costume design, performing arts, and community coordination. Such engagement can enhance brand visibility and demonstrate expertise in public sector collaborations, potentially opening doors to further opportunities with local councils and arts organisations.

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Notice Title

Community Engagement Producer/Choreographer

Notice Description

To ensure continuity of support for both artistic measure and resources they hold. This type of specialised work i.e. community workshops with new and existing groups is best suited for a South Tyneside based company and CS have the contacts and can also draw on additional funding. They are the only organisation with these skills and we have been working with them for over 5 years. They have a proven track record for delivering the requirements from the Arts Council and have access to Community Champions which satisfies an element of the grant application and are also well know for the high quality of work with Arts Council England and this strengthens our bid The parade comprises of up to 2000 people drawn from local community groups and organisations along with "professional" content which has previously included bands/ musicians, carnival groups, stilt walkers and other performing arts practitioners. In addition, there are 2 dressed floats. Our aim is to deliver a parade which has a strong focus on community participation and cocreation that is visually spectacular and energies the town centre/ seafront route. Subject to a successful funding application we are looking to commission an arts organisation to: * Deliver a co-ordinated parade which will include (but not be limited to) walking entries, stilt walkers, structures, floats, bands, percussion groups and musicians. * Engage with local community groups/ schools across South Tyneside through workshops and creative sessions (i.e. costume design) to co-create the theme of the parade which will be. "A Legacy of Industry, A Future of Sustainability OR Powering Progress: Past, Present & Future" * Ensure energy and exceptional visual quality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CULTURAL SPRING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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