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Grant to Metal Culture

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has awarded a contract titled "Grant to Metal Culture" focused on delivering a creative and cultural programme across Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This grant aims to engage professional artists and artistic organisations, fostering cultural programmes within the wider community. The procurement process, categorised under services within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, has reached the award stage. The related contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £51,000. The procurement method is noted as below threshold with unspecified details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative and cultural services to collaborate with a well-established public entity. The engagement focuses on supporting community and artistic organisations, making it ideal for companies in the cultural sector looking to expand their community impact and portfolio. The involvement in such programmes can enhance connections with both municipal bodies and local communities, providing an excellent platform for growth and visibility within the UK cultural industry. Businesses with expertise in delivering innovative cultural programmes and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Grant to Metal Culture

Notice Description

Delivery of creative and cultural programme across the City. To engage with and support professional artists, artistic organisations and develop cultural programmes across the wider community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028938-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METAL CULTURE

Further Information

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