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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council, based in Kilmarnock, has initiated the "Creative Minds Framework," a public procurement process aimed at engaging professional artists, musicians, and cultural organisations to provide high-quality educational experiences for children in the region. The procurement is currently complete, having been conducted through an open procedure that allowed various bidders to participate. The contract was awarded on 7th September 2021, with the award notice dated 26th October 2021. This framework will operate for a duration of four years and encompasses services in the arts, including music, drama, and dance.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the creative and cultural sectors, as well as individual artists looking to broaden their outreach. Businesses that offer innovative educational programmes, artistic workshops, and performance arts can leverage this procurement to enhance their visibility and impact within the community. With a focus on enhancing mental, social, and physical wellbeing through the arts, participants can expect a fulfilling partnership with the East Ayrshire Council that aims to enrich children's learning experiences.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Creative Minds Framework

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council are engaging with a wide range of professional artists/musicians and performers, creative and cultural organisations to provide bespoke, high-quality learning experiences for the children of East Ayrshire. The services delivered under this Framework champions the belief that the arts are powerful in developing a whole person approach to education whilst contributing to mental, social and physical wellbeing. Services include (but are not limited to) music, art, drama and dance. For the avoidance of doubt, supply of goods (e.g. musical instruments, art supplies, sports equipment, educational materials) are not covered by this Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework duration is 4 years from the commencement date and Bidders may apply at any time throughout the duration of the Framework period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431202
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312000 - Artistic services

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA18 1TF
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Cumnock and New Cumnock
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Articulate Cultural Trust

Carrie Craggs

David Douglas

Dealbhadair (E. MacColl)

Diane Evans Artist

East Ayrshire Council (Alistair McCulloch)

East Ayrshire Council (Lesley Hill)

Encore Dance Academy Ayrshire

Kate McAllan Visual Artist

Kevin Cameron

Prancing Jack Productions Limited

Replico Productions

Rock 'n' Role Models

Siobhan McAuley Music

The Big Bang

Theiya Arts

Tweet (K. Wood)

Vanessa Anderson - Dance With V

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431202
    Creative Minds Framework - East Ayrshire Council are engaging with a wide range of professional artists/musicians and performers, creative and cultural organisations to provide bespoke, high-quality learning experiences for the children of East Ayrshire. The services delivered under this Framework champions the belief that the arts are powerful in developing a whole person approach to education whilst contributing to mental, social and physical wellbeing. Services include (but are not limited to) music, art, drama and dance. For the avoidance of doubt, supply of goods (e.g. musical instruments, art supplies, sports equipment, educational materials) are not covered by this Framework Agreement.

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