Award

Sheepscar Creative and Community Interpretation

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sheepscar Creative and Community Interpretation" project has been completed. Coordinated by Leeds City Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, the project involved the design and delivery of workshops aimed at producing creative outputs. The procurement was processed directly, without competition, reflecting a method categorised as below threshold. The award was formalised with the MAFWA Theatre Company, signified by the signing of the contract on 2nd March 2026. The service contract commenced on 23rd March 2026 and is intended to run until 1st January 2027, with the possibility of a three-month renewal. The project is identified within the service category for artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, covering the UK region.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in artistic, cultural, and community-focused services. The procurement method, being direct and below threshold, highlights potential pathways for larger businesses and those with a strong presence or partnership in local creative industries to forge alliances or to directly engage in future public sector collaborations. Companies like MAFWA Theatre, which are large-scale and community-oriented, are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, leveraging their focus on artistic expression and community engagement to meet the unique demands of local government projects.

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Notice Title

Sheepscar Creative and Community Interpretation

Notice Description

Design and deliver workshops which produce creative outputs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06716d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026282-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 1 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAFWA THEATRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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