--- title: "NU/1265 Urban/rural cultural sector engagement and dissemination programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5552c642-9889-40a9-bab6-5f0a4fd66dd8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5552c642-9889-40a9-bab6-5f0a4fd66dd8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5552c642-9889-40a9-bab6-5f0a4fd66dd8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5552c642-9889-40a9-bab6-5f0a4fd66dd8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-03-17" --- # NU/1265 Urban/rural cultural sector engagement and dissemination programme Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5552c642-9889-40a9-bab6-5f0a4fd66dd8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5552c642-9889-40a9-bab6-5f0a4fd66dd8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5552c642-9889-40a9-bab6-5f0a4fd66dd8.json) ## Summary Newcastle University is spearheading the procurement of the "NU/1265 Urban/rural cultural sector engagement and dissemination programme," aimed at enhancing the creative, digital, and tech sectors in the North East of England. The tender, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), has a total value of £27,000 and is currently in the active tender stage. Submissions for this tender must be received by 21 April 2017, with the contract set to commence on 5 May 2017 and conclude on 31 October 2018. Bidders should direct their proposals to the Newcastle upon Tyne location, as activities will be crucially delivered across the region. This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the cultural sector, marketing, consulting, or other related industries that are keen to foster relationships between cultural organisations and the academic community. The project focuses on engagement, support, and dissemination of best practices, providing an excellent platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the development of the local economy. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and collaboration in cultural initiatives will stand to benefit significantly from this tender. ## Notice Creative Fuse North East will unlock the true potential of the creative, digital and tech sectors to drive innovation & growth of the region's economy. Creative Fuse North East will run until October 2018, and we anticipate this activity will run throughout the duration of delivery. The following broad objectives have been set: The applicant will establish a sector engagement post and, utilising extensive existing networks, host a series of events and activities across the region: * To inspire, engage and support the involvement of North East cultural SMEs in Creative Fuse North East * To introduce cultural organisations to the programmes, raising awareness, developing interest and providing connections to opportunities * To act as an enabler in building relationships between cultural organisations and academics * To help share learning and best practice from the programme across the sector, producing reports and materials for dissemination and open access. * Dissemination event to showcase innovation processes and models Please note that this work will be delivered across the Creative Fuse partnership working with multi institutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bc2752-64f8-4a8b-a211-adf2db8d2cf0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 17 Mar 2017 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bc2752-64f8-4a8b-a211-adf2db8d2cf0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bc2752-64f8-4a8b-a211-adf2db8d2cf0 17th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bedfc664-2603-e711-80dd-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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