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Freelance Evaluator - Storytellers NPO

East Lindsey District Council

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17 Jun 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by East Lindsey District Council, aiming to commission a Freelance Evaluator for their Storytellers NPO programme. The programme encompasses diverse cultural activities such as festivals, workshops, and art commissions, largely based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to East Lindsey. The procurement, categorized under artistic services, proceeded through a limited competition method below the financial threshold. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2026 and will run from 1st July 2026 until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension contingent on additional funding. This contract signals the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses specializing in cultural and artistic services, as it involves engaging with diverse audiences and supporting artist development. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing portfolio experience in managing large-scale cultural projects. The Audience Agency, noted for its experience in cultural engagement, was awarded the contract, highlighting the suitability for businesses with expertise in evaluating and enhancing community-based artistic initiatives. This contract provides a platform for creative industries looking to expand their services across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance Evaluator - Storytellers NPO

Notice Description

The programme includes a combination of: Light festivals / illuminated events Outdoor arts activity Public art commissions Community co-creation projects Participation workshops Cross-artform creative engagement Place-based cultural activity in towns / rural communities The programme aims to increase cultural participation, strengthen pride in place, support artist development, improve wellbeing, and engage diverse audiences. The contract will run from contract sign-off to 31st March 2027, with the potential to extend this for a further 1 year, should additional funding be forthcoming. The prices will be fixed until the expiry date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b759
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057267-2026
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

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
East Lindsey District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORNCASTLE
Postcode
LN9 6PH
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Horncastle
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE AUDIENCE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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