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17 Jul 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

East Lindsey District Council has awarded a contract to Tappin' In Ltd for the delivery of a "Community Dance Project," which forms part of the broader Storytellers programme. This procurement, under the industry category of artistic services, spans across multiple regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom. The contract, managed through a direct procurement method without competition, was signed on 17th July 2026 and runs until 30th April 2027. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage with a contract value of £32,690.40, intended to promote community engagement through participatory dance and DJ workshops.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialising in artistic services, particularly those skilled in delivering community-centric creative programmes. The project involves conducting workshops, rehearsals, and a public performance event, thus providing avenues for growth in community engagement and skill development sectors. Businesses with experience in event production services and professional artistry that focus on encouraging community participation would find this tender particularly advantageous, aligning well with the objectives of fostering creative participation and skills development among local communities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Dance Project

Notice Description

East Lindsey District Council has awarded a contract to Tappin' In Ltd for the delivery of community dance engagement services as part of the Storytellers programme. The contract will provide a programme of participatory dance and DJ workshops, community engagement activities, rehearsals and a public performance event, designed to encourage creative participation, skills development and community involvement. The project will engage local participants through weekly sessions culminating in a collaborative final performance, supported by professional artists, facilitators and event production services. Due to the specialist requirements of this procurement, competitive quotations were not possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067959-2026
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
£27,242 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

TAPPIN' IN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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