--- title: "1369 - Request for Quotation for Lead Artist - Talent 25" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36f57ce3-8b2e-4c9a-8bd6-d13ddedfc223" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36f57ce3-8b2e-4c9a-8bd6-d13ddedfc223" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36f57ce3-8b2e-4c9a-8bd6-d13ddedfc223.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36f57ce3-8b2e-4c9a-8bd6-d13ddedfc223.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-12-16" --- # 1369 - Request for Quotation for Lead Artist - Talent 25 Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36f57ce3-8b2e-4c9a-8bd6-d13ddedfc223 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36f57ce3-8b2e-4c9a-8bd6-d13ddedfc223) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36f57ce3-8b2e-4c9a-8bd6-d13ddedfc223.json) ## Summary De Montfort University (DMU) is currently conducting a tender for the position of Lead Artist as part of the Talent 25 initiative, aimed at enhancing creative engagement in the early years sector. The procurement, classified primarily under research services, is set to conclude on 3rd February 2020, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2020 and lasting until 31st March 2021. Located in Leicester, East Midlands, DMU is employing an open procurement method below the threshold to attract competitive bids from interested parties. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses experienced in arts, education, and child development, as well as those focusing on diversity in creative practices. By participating in this tender, suitable companies can expand their client base and strengthen their presence in the public sector, especially those that specialise in the recruitment and training of early years practitioners or in delivering creative programmes for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, ensuring that a diverse range of proposals is considered. ## Notice De Montfort University (DMU) invites bids from suitably experienced providers for the provision of a Lead Artist - Talent 25, the key aspects of the requirement being: o Recruitment and training of cross-artform early years practitioners o Supporting the Talent 25 Team in shaping and planning the creative programme o Delivery of key creative interventions o Recording participant feedback through a range of media o Supporting the Talent 25 Research Team to measure creative impact and child development All aspects of the requirement will require a focus on diversity. DMU's detailed requirements are defined within the Specification. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our RfQ document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Additional information: DMU's detailed requirements are defined within the Specification. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our RfQ document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ed67b1-3019-4a3d-84bb-223c6d46ae3a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2019 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ed67b1-3019-4a3d-84bb-223c6d46ae3a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ed67b1-3019-4a3d-84bb-223c6d46ae3a 16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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