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16 Jul 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves East Lindsey District Council, which has awarded a contract for the "Art in Heritage Phase 2 - Heritage Focus" project, part of the broader Story Tellers programme. The contract, focusing on services within the artistic sector, was granted to Arts and Heritage CIO. The activities will be carried out across East Lindsey, Boston, and South Holland in the United Kingdom. The procurement was finalised in the award stage on 13th July 2026, with the contract running until 31st March 2027. This direct procurement took place below threshold and did not involve competition due to the specialised nature of the services required. The total contract value is £31,200 gross, with an agreed amount of £26,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the cultural and heritage sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in arts and heritage activities. Companies with expertise in delivering cultural engagement programmes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Arts and Heritage CIO, can benefit and potentially expand their influence in the public sector. The need for specialist knowledge in heritage-focused cultural activities means that businesses with relevant experience or niche capabilities in these areas are well-suited to fulfil such contracts. This procurement underscores the importance placed on engaging local communities with their cultural and heritage assets, opening doors for businesses that can offer innovative solutions in this field.

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Notice Title

Art in Heritage Phase 2 - Heritage Focus

Notice Description

East Lindsey District Council has awarded a contract to Arts and Heritage CIO for the delivery of Art in Heritage Phase 2 - Heritage Focus across the Story Tellers programme areas of East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland. The contract will support the development and delivery of heritage-focused cultural activities and engagement programmes, building on the objectives of the wider Story Tellers initiative and encouraging participation in local heritage and arts activity. Due to the specialist nature of the requirement and the unique expertise required to deliver this programme, the Council was unable to obtain competitive quotations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067114-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HORNCASTLE
Postcode
LN9 6PH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTS AND HERITAGE

Further Information

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