Award

Professional Services for CHArts Place Partnership Project

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 May 2017 at 00:00

Tender

31 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Planning

01 Feb 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the "Professional Services for CHArts Place Partnership Project", aimed at enhancing the arts, heritage, and culture sectors in the Argyll area. This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the active stage of procurement, with submissions closing on 3rd May 2017, at 12:00. The project is expected to contribute significantly to local cultural tourism and requires the contract to be performed within the Argyll and Bute region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on arts, culture, and heritage as it seeks a company or consortium capable of effective collaboration with various stakeholders. Businesses that excel in project development, event coordination, and those familiar with the local cultural landscape will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will not only enhance cultural activities in the region but may also benefit from a financial backing of approximately £180,000, potentially leading to further projects and community engagement initiatives in the area.

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Notice Title

Professional Services for CHArts Place Partnership Project

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council, on behalf of the Argyll and the Isles Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly (CHArts) is seeking to appoint a company or consortium, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to deliver a development project This will be achieved through effective collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders in the cultural sector in Argyll and partners at a national and local level, linking the valuable work they carry out with the current public sector strategies for the sector. This work will require the full engagement from relevant stakeholders and articulate the sector's ambitions for creativity in Argyll. In addition, the project will enable the economic contribution of the arts, heritage, culture and creative industries in Argyll including the potential increase in cultural tourism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CHArts Assembly consists of 9 regional hubs covering the mainland and islands in Argyll and Bute. CHArts aims to; Foster collaborative working across the whole CHA sector. Create events and products that are of sufficient quality and scale to be marketable at the highest level. Create an environment that provides sustainability to sole traders and Micro-businesses so they can afford to stay in Argyll and Bute Be an advocate for the needs and benefits of cultural activity The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and coordinating all activities which together, comprise the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivery of selected activities within the project. Full details are provided in the tender documents

Renewal: The contract may be extended to deliver additional services subject to separate funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000475687
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284227
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2017Expired
Award Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Todd
Contact Email
christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk, frank.smith@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604187, +44 1546604239, +44 1546604413

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271798
    Argyll and the Isles Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly - Argyll and Bute Council, on behalf of the Argyll and the Isles Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly (CHArts) is seeking to appoint a company or consortium, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to deliver a development project This will be achieved through effective collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders in the cultural sector in Argyll and partners at a national and local level, linking the valuable work they carry out with the current public sector strategies for the sector. This work will require the full engagement from relevant stakeholders and articulate the sector's ambitions for creativity in Argyll. In addition, the project will enable the economic contribution of the arts, heritage, culture and creative industries in Argyll including the potential increase in cultural tourism.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278760
    Professional Services for CHArts Place Partnership Project - Argyll and Bute Council, on behalf of the Argyll and the Isles Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly (CHArts) is seeking to appoint a company or consortium, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to deliver a development project This will be achieved through effective collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders in the cultural sector in Argyll and partners at a national and local level, linking the valuable work they carry out with the current public sector strategies for the sector. This work will require the full engagement from relevant stakeholders and articulate the sector's ambitions for creativity in Argyll. In addition, the project will enable the economic contribution of the arts, heritage, culture and creative industries in Argyll including the potential increase in cultural tourism.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284227
    Professional Services for CHArts Place Partnership Project - Argyll and Bute Council, on behalf of the Argyll and the Isles Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly (CHArts) is seeking to appoint a company or consortium, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to deliver a development project This will be achieved through effective collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders in the cultural sector in Argyll and partners at a national and local level, linking the valuable work they carry out with the current public sector strategies for the sector. This work will require the full engagement from relevant stakeholders and articulate the sector's ambitions for creativity in Argyll. In addition, the project will enable the economic contribution of the arts, heritage, culture and creative industries in Argyll including the potential increase in cultural tourism.

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