Creative Producer for Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 May 2026 at 12:04

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has awarded a contract for the role of Creative Producer for the Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word, which is set in South Shields, United Kingdom. This contract, completed under a limited procurement method, focuses on the development of a family-oriented exhibition inspired by children’s literature, designed to be engaging for both adults and children with interactive and immersive elements. The project is classified under artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, in the industry category of services. The contract was awarded to Suzie Devey, with the period of execution starting on the 21st of May 2026 and ending on the 31st of January 2027. The procurement process stage was marked by its award in May 2026.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the creation and delivery of innovative, cultural, and family-friendly experiences. Companies with a background in designing interactive and visually striking exhibitions, particularly those with digital augmentation skills and experience in high footfall cultural venues, would find this project aligns well with their expertise. The involvement of SMEs, like the supplier Suzie Devey, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to competitively engage in such procurement processes, provided they can showcase a proven track record of delivering quality experiences in the public cultural space. This contract also suggests ongoing opportunities for companies seeking to collaborate with local government authorities within the UK.

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Notice Title

Creative Producer for Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word

Notice Description

Creative Producer for Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word To design an exhibition for Summer 2026 in the 170m2 main exhibition space on the ground floor. Our aim is to create a family orientated experience with interactive elements for all ages to enjoy. The exhibition must be an engaging, robust and high-quality experience for adults as well as children. The successful candidate will: * Develop a creative concept inspired by children's literature. Themes of interest include imaginary worlds, fairytales, myths and legends, and/or mythical creatures, with scope for interpretation and innovation. * Develop an experience with immersive elements, and opportunities for people to put themselves into the book/picture (selfies). * Design immersive experiences that encourage fun and playful interaction for both children and adults. These should include creative opportunities for participation and for visitors to place themselves within scenes or stories, using a mix of physical and digital elements - such as selfie stations or augmented reality features - to enhance engagement. * Evidence a strong track record of developing and delivering innovative, high-quality experiences in public cultural spaces such as theatres, museums, libraries, and similar venues. * Deliver visually striking and durable designs capable of accommodating high visitor footfall and sustained interaction over a six-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047066-2026
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

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SUZIE DEVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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