--- title: "Expression of Interest Only: Bristol City Council's Originators 22-23 Fund - Arts & Culture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67594852-8bcf-4e3b-83d5-b79651fdd4a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67594852-8bcf-4e3b-83d5-b79651fdd4a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67594852-8bcf-4e3b-83d5-b79651fdd4a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67594852-8bcf-4e3b-83d5-b79651fdd4a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-16" --- # Expression of Interest Only: Bristol City Council's Originators 22-23 Fund - Arts & Culture Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67594852-8bcf-4e3b-83d5-b79651fdd4a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67594852-8bcf-4e3b-83d5-b79651fdd4a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67594852-8bcf-4e3b-83d5-b79651fdd4a6.json) ## Summary The Bristol City Council is initiating a tender process for the "Expression of Interest Only: Bristol City Council's Originators 22-23 Fund - Arts & Culture". This fund aims to support arts and cultural events within Bristol, offering grants between £500 and £50,000 for projects scheduled to take place from May 2022 to April 2023. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for applications set for 5pm on 8th February 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the council, and related documents detail the application process and requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the arts and cultural sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) based in Bristol. Companies specialised in event services or those capable of delivering arts-facility operations may find this fund particularly relevant, as it supports initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement through culture. Furthermore, businesses can benefit from direct interaction opportunities with the council's Arts & Events Team during information sessions and one-on-one advice meetings scheduled prior to the application deadline. ## Notice We are pleased to announce that Bristol City Council's Originators 22-23 Fund is now open. The Originators Fund supports Bristol-based organisations and individuals to deliver arts and cultural events and activities in the city. For this round of funding, we will accept applications for grants between PS500-PS5000, for work that will take place between May 2022-April 2023. The deadline for all applications is 5pm on Tuesday 8 February. More information about the fund, a Guidance Document and Application Form is available on our website. The Guidance Document gives more details about the fund, what we are looking to support and how to apply. We will also be holding the following online sessions where you can find out more about the Originators 22-23 Fund. Information Event, Thursday 13th January, 11am Presentation on the fund, case studies from previous successful applicants and Q&A Book here. 1:1 Advice sessions Book a 15 minute session with a member of the Arts & Events Team to talk about your ideas/ project proposal. Tuesday 18 January 10am - 1pm Thursday 20 January 5pm - 8pm Book here We have a vision to make arts and culture accessible for all Bristol citizens. Please do get in touch if you require any of these documents in an alternative format, experience any challenges or barriers to applying to the fund or have any specific access requirements. Our email address is cityartfunds@bristol.gov.uk and you can leave a message for the Team on 0117 922 2716. We look forward to receiving your application Best wishes, The Arts & Events Team ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfda9f15-3e94-4e12-9045-b8f741bca354 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS3 9FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2021 at 16:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfda9f15-3e94-4e12-9045-b8f741bca354 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfda9f15-3e94-4e12-9045-b8f741bca354 16th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d5c003b5-8d5e-ec11-8110-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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