--- title: "GB-London: Black Culture Collective Commissioning Programme 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ef3fa7e-2bb0-41f9-a4c2-dd0c7d456362" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ef3fa7e-2bb0-41f9-a4c2-dd0c7d456362" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ef3fa7e-2bb0-41f9-a4c2-dd0c7d456362.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ef3fa7e-2bb0-41f9-a4c2-dd0c7d456362.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2022-02-18" --- # GB-London: Black Culture Collective Commissioning Programme 2022 Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ef3fa7e-2bb0-41f9-a4c2-dd0c7d456362 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ef3fa7e-2bb0-41f9-a4c2-dd0c7d456362) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ef3fa7e-2bb0-41f9-a4c2-dd0c7d456362.json) ## Summary The Black Culture Collective Commissioning Programme 2022 is being conducted by BIP Solutions Limited, with a keen focus on promoting African and Caribbean cultures in Thamesmead, London. This tender, classified under the Community Action Programme, is currently in the open procurement stage. It allows for creative project submissions with proposed budgets of either £5,000 or £10,000, and the tender period ends on 4th April 2022. Successful projects will be expected to start delivering by 18th April 2022 and should conclude by 31st March 2023. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in arts, culture, and community engagement, particularly those led by or supporting black African and Caribbean individuals. Enterprises that can create high-quality, community-relevant projects—such as educational activities, cultural programmes, and food heritage initiatives—will find suitable avenues for participation. Local fabricators and community organisations are encouraged to join the bidding process to help enhance the cultural richness of Thamesmead while fostering community ties. ## Notice The Black Culture Collective and Peabody are seeking creative and ambitious proposals to celebrate Thamesmead's diverse cultures and heritage with the wider community. 1.Our aims for the Commission The commissioned programme needs to increase our celebration and representation of African and Caribbean culture and heritage throughout Thamesmead for the benefit of local residents and communities. The projects need to be creative and of high quality, they must 'speak' to the local community and be accessible and relevant. You can submit a proposal for a project of either PS5,000 or PS10,000. The project delivery should be black African and/or Caribbean led. Artists whose work centres around black art, culture or heritage are welcome to apply, as are those whose work does not. Through the commissioning of this programme the BCC and Peabody aim to: *Deliver high quality creative projects that increase the diversity of Thamesmead's cultural offer *Raise the awareness and celebration of African and Caribbean cultures in particular *Support local black African and Caribbean artists and creatives to access funding and deliver successful projects. *Support creative projects that are of benefit and relevance to local residents and communities. *Develop work that is inspired by, or that is specific to Thamesmead as a place and its diverse community. *Embed talent development; providing some form of work experience or youth offer in the work. *Support enterprise; encourage the use of local fabricators and businesses wherever possible. *Support small black led voluntary and community groups, artist and creatives to showcase the work they do Key themes *Educational activities: that promote the creative learning of African and Caribbean history, culture and language *Cultural programmes and provision: celebrating the performing or visual arts. This can include dance, song, drumming, storytelling, spoken word, craft, film, discussions, traditional dress, carnivals, events, showcases, talks, readings, etc. *Food heritage: providing opportunities to learn about cultural dishes and how to cook them using local communal kitchens/cafe spaces. *A market/selling space: for African and Caribbean goods and services *A showcase of Black history, arts and culture: to be delivered specifically in October in celebration of Black History Month ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c681ac-b127-43d1-9869-db0ea8e72e3b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 7JB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 18 Feb 2022 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c681ac-b127-43d1-9869-db0ea8e72e3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c681ac-b127-43d1-9869-db0ea8e72e3b 18th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Black-Culture-Collective-Commissioning-Programme-2022/4EK7448R57 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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