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title: "UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy (PACE) 2025/26"
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# UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy (PACE) 2025/26

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-486d5152-8958-454f-a019-b798c27b3204

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## Summary

Kirklees Council has completed a procurement process titled "UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy (PACE) 2025/26," focusing on education and training services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the anticipated commencement date for the call-off contracts set for 1st May 2025 and an expiry date of 31st March 2026. Funding may extend up to 50% of the original contract value, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. The total estimated value of the services is £137,000, divided into three specific lots, encompassing community learning, engagement, and volunteering initiatives.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with expertise in community engagement, learning, and the arts economy. Suppliers such as "Proper Job," "Paddock Trust," and "Third Sector Leaders" have been awarded contracts for various lots, highlighting a competitive landscape suited for organisations focusing on entrepreneurial support, local event management, and volunteer job creation. The contract structure allows for substantial involvement in socio-economic development, making it an attractive avenue for businesses looking to enhance their service offerings in the education and community sectors. Business entities engaged in similar industries stand to gain by leveraging these contracts to enter or expand their market presence within the region.

## Notice

Tenders were invited by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") from Suppliers appointed to Category 1 - Community Learning, Engagement & Volunteering of the Adult Education EMP with relevant experience and ability for the UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy 2025/26 (the "Services") as detailed in the Further Competition documents. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately PS137,000 In order to meet its requirements, the council has divided the Services into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supporting Residents to be entrepreneur Ready x 75 - PS30,000 Lot 2 - Local Events and Activities x 36 Improved Engagement x 200- PS62,00 Lot 3 - Volunteering Opportunities x 75 Jobs Created x 8 - PS45,000 The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 1st May 2025. The anticipated expiry date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 31st March 2026. Contracts may be extended up to a maximum of 50% of the original contract value at the discretion of Kirklees Council subject to availability of funding and performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc72319-0caf-4fe9-9891-d583b754e838 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,000 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | PADDOCK TRUST; PROPER JOB; THIRD SECTOR LEADERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc72319-0caf-4fe9-9891-d583b754e838

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc72319-0caf-4fe9-9891-d583b754e838
  20th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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