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title: "001895 - New Venue Launch Exhibition (Guest Artistic Director/Curator) for DLI, Durham"
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# 001895 - New Venue Launch Exhibition (Guest Artistic Director/Curator) for DLI, Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63e367a7-9eac-4ad4-a9cf-c5fdcc9f3f5b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the title "001895 - New Venue Launch Exhibition (Guest Artistic Director/Curator) for DLI, Durham" within the artistic services industry category. This contract was procured via a single supplier negotiation method, below the threshold. The procurement process has passed the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 7th February 2025 and scheduled to commence on 10th February 2025. The contract period will run until 31st August 2026, supporting the launch of a new venue in the North East of the United Kingdom, aiming for an opening in Spring 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic direction and curation, especially those looking to gain visibility and credibility through a landmark project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this opportunity. The successful bidder, Natasha Howes, an SME, indicates that similar businesses stand a strong chance in this procurement process, encouraging growth and expansion within the vibrant UK artistic scene.

## Notice

To contract a Guest Curator for the new venue launch exhibition. Proposed opening Spring 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9c3ca2-c371-437d-a181-9ecab18e459c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Supplier Negotiation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,200 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATASHA HOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9c3ca2-c371-437d-a181-9ecab18e459c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9c3ca2-c371-437d-a181-9ecab18e459c
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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