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Creative Skills Programme for Young People

Rossendale Borough Council

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06 Jul 2026 at 10:14

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08 May 2026 at 14:56

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08 May 2026 at 14:51

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01 May 2026 at 13:44

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20 Apr 2026 at 17:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Rossendale Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Creative Skills Programme for Young People to The Whitaker Organisation, aimed at fostering creative skills in young people across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. The programme, classified under the services category, focuses on artistic services and is expected to deliver structured creative skills development. The contract, valued at £89,500 net, commenced on 20th July 2026 and will run until 31st March 2030, following an open procurement method. The initiative includes workshops, collaboration with local organisations, and an annual youth-led event, with support from local institutions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a community-focused project that emphasises creativity and youth engagement. Businesses with expertise in artistic services and the ability to design impactful youth programmes will find this contract particularly beneficial. It offers a platform for suppliers to form partnerships with schools and community organisations, and contribute to local employment, training, and creative sectors, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing social value in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Skills Programme for Young People

Notice Description

Rossendale Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an inclusive Creative Skills Programme for Young People across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. The programme will deliver structured creative skills development, support progression into employment, training or enterprise, and provide inclusive engagement and co-creation opportunities for young people. The contract includes delivery of workshops, partnership working with local organisations, and an annual youth-led creative event, together with monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063104-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£89,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£89,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
£89,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rossendale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Whitaker Organisation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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