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Research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London have awarded a contract for the research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects, including programmes, festivals, and special events at the Barbican and related venues. The procurement falls under the services category and is executed through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. It has reached the award stage with a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 1st December 2026, having been signed on 28th November 2025. The project, classified under research consultancy services, is valued at £57,600 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in contemporary music and event management, particularly those capable of providing specialised research consultancy services. A Throw of Dice Touring Limited, a large-scale supplier, is involved, indicating that similar enterprises with expertise in organising cultural and musical development projects are well-suited for this contract. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in arts and entertainment or to engage in innovative music-related initiatives can find this an attractive opportunity to collaborate with a prestigious local authority such as the City of London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects

Notice Description

Research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects: programmes per calendar year (including outreach), festivals and special events at the Barbican and other related venues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012720-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 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
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A Throw of Dice Touring Limited

Further Information

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