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title: "StartEast: Building the Cultural Economy - AWARD"
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# StartEast: Building the Cultural Economy - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12cc1cf3-db77-4fe7-a91e-de7f38924e6d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council, which is seeking a provider for the evaluation of the StartEast: Building the Cultural Economy programme, aimed at enhancing the cultural sector's role in regional economic growth. This tender is classified under evaluation consultancy services and cultural event organisation services within the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 11 November 2016. The contract is set to commence on 2 January 2017 and will last until 31 December 2019, with delivery required at the specified address in Norwich, East of England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in evaluation consultancy, particularly those experienced in cultural sector initiatives of national importance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their flexibility and specialised knowledge. Providers with a strong background in cultural event organisation and evaluation could significantly benefit from this opportunity, positioning themselves as key contributors to local economic development through the arts and culture sector.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council wishes to appoint a provider to deliver an evaluation of StartEast: Building the Cultural Economy, a transformational programme which seeks to place the cultural sector at the heart of economic growth across the region. It is a specific requirement that the service provider has in depth knowledge of and demonstrable experience in evaluating cultural sector-led economic development initiatives of national significance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d2e4fb-6f2b-4d7c-807b-4e0f41eed58f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOP CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2016 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d2e4fb-6f2b-4d7c-807b-4e0f41eed58f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d2e4fb-6f2b-4d7c-807b-4e0f41eed58f
  2nd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk

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