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NDC0082-26 - Cultural Assets Commission Consultants

North Devon District Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 14:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 12:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Devon District Council has concluded the procurement process titled "NDC0082-26 - Cultural Assets Commission Consultants," focusing on cultural and creative assets in Devon. This public authority, part of the sub-central government, based in Barnstaple, has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 3rd June 2026, valued at £57,000 excluding VAT (£68,400 including VAT). The open competition process, categorised under business services, attracted interest for consultant services, with services to commence on 8th June 2026 and conclude by the end of August 2026. The procurement aimed to understand and enhance cultural infrastructure amidst local government reorganisation efforts, with the award granted to ALWAYS POSSIBLE LIMITED, a company from Brighton.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consulting, particularly those experienced in cultural infrastructure and local government reorganisation. Companies of various sizes, particularly SMEs, could find opportunities for collaboration and growth by providing expert insights and sustainable strategies for preserving and enhancing cultural heritage. The finalised tender was part of a below-threshold open competition, indicating potential ongoing demand for similar consultancy services as local government structures evolve, making it appealing for organisations specialising in creative industries and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NDC0082-26 - Cultural Assets Commission Consultants

Notice Description

The provision of consultant services to gain a better understanding of the cultural and creative assets within Devon and their importance to the local communities, the cultural infrastructure of the area and place, and to understand and explore sustainable options to ensure that culture, heritage, creativity and arts, and the assets that are used to deliver this, are protected and enhanced through the local government reorganisation process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06873d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052889-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Devon District Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 1DG
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Barnstaple Central
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALWAYS POSSIBLE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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