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Young Journalist Academy Coverage on Events and Programme

East Lindsey District Council

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08 Jul 2026 at 08:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Young Journalist Academy Coverage on Events and Programme" has been concluded by East Lindsey District Council, located in Horncastle, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 1st July 2026, will run until 31st March 2028 and involves the delivery of artistic services under the coordination of the public authority. The procurement method used was direct purchasing below the threshold, bypassing competitive tendering, due to the bespoke nature of the services provided by Paradigm Arts Limited, recognised for their unique, proprietary programme in youth media engagement. The project is fully funded by Arts Council England, with a contract valued at £42,000 gross, with the supplier Paradigm Arts Limited playing a central role in service delivery across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in artistic and educational programmes aimed at youth engagement. Companies similar to Paradigm Arts Limited, which focus on proprietary educational methodologies and have a proven track record with public authorities, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Additionally, businesses looking to furnish specialised services, infrastructure, or intellectual property within the creative sector could find similar opportunities for growth through public sector partnerships, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on the creative arts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Journalist Academy Coverage on Events and Programme

Notice Description

This commission will appoint Paradigm Arts to deliver its established Young Journalist Academy (YJA) programme, creating Storytelling News Desks at creative hub sites. Paradigm Arts is the creator and sole provider of the Young Journalist Academy, including its methodology, infrastructure, licensing arrangements and intellectual property. The proposed service has been developed specifically around this established programme and its specialist expertise in youth media engagement. As the requirement relates to a unique, proprietary programme that cannot reasonably be replicated by another provider, it has not been possible to competitively procure this commission. This commission is fully funded through Arts Council England NPO funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063898-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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

PARADIGM ARTS LIMITED

Further Information

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