--- title: "Creative Director for Hackney One Carnival 2016" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ec363f6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ec363f6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ec363f6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ec363f6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Creative Director for Hackney One Carnival 2016 Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ec363f6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ec363f6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ec363f6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hackney is inviting tenders for the position of Creative Director for the Hackney One Carnival 2016. This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural and sporting services category, with an estimated contract value ranging from £9,000 to £11,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties must submit their applications by the deadline of Tuesday, 22nd March 2016. The work will commence on 28th March 2016 and conclude by 31st October 2016, with activities centered around the vibrant Hackney area in London. This tender presents a unique growth opportunity for cultural organisations and creative individuals looking to expand their influence in the local carnival sector. Businesses with experience in event management, community engagement, or arts coordination would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this role. The successful applicant will play a crucial part in developing a compelling creative theme for the carnival and fostering collaboration among local performers and residents, making this an appealing prospect for those invested in community and cultural work. ## Notice This is an exciting opportunity for a cultural organisation or highly organised individual to establish a leadership and co-ordination role within the local carnival sector and the wider creative community in Hackney. The commissioned individual / organisation (Creative Director) will lead on the development of a strong creative identity / theme for the event in 2016; meaningful engagement of the carnival sector and any other carnival performers in the three key stages of the event - planning, delivery and evaluation; and involvement in the administration of a programme of small carnival commissions for local carnival groups. The roll will also include ensuring engagement of local residents in the carnival through planned outreach activities; involvement of local businesses along the route and at finale event; recruitment, coordination and care of carnival judges; inspiration of all involved in the carnival to work together; and involvement in the organisation of a post-carnival awards ceremony. Additional information: If you are interested in submitting a quotation for this service, please send the following information: * A statement outlining how you / your organisation meets all the essential criteria, demonstrating experience and skills making reference to TWO past contracts. * CVs of all people delivering the service. * A statement outlining your / your organisation's approach to this project, detailing your proposed methodology * A proposed work programme, indicating number of days to be allocated and approximately when (bearing in mind the need for flexibility and paced working, alongside the Event Management team) * A comprehensive quotation for fees and expenses for undertaking the work including a detailed cost breakdown. This must be a fixed fee proposal. * Evidence of the following insurances: Public Liability (PS10m), Employers Liability (PS2m), Professional Indemnity (PS2m) * A statement confirming your HMRC status * Last two years' financial accounts including: * Balance sheet; * Profit and Loss Account/Cost of sales; * Full notes to Accounts; * Directors/Auditors report (where applicable). THE LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY WILL CROSS REFERENCE ASSURANCES OF YOUR COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STANDING BY APPLYING FOR A CREDIT REFERENCE THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED CREDIT REFERENCE AGENCY AND MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION. * two named referees who can confirm your track record in delivering similar services. In an attempt to speed up the evaluation process, the reference template has been provided. This must be sent to your referees and your referee must complete and return the document to the contact officer noted below by the submission deadline. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that the references are returned to the Council by the submission deadline below. Please email your application to lucy.mcmenemy@hackney.gov.uk. Deadline for applications: Tuesday 22nd March 2016 Clarification Interviews may be held, if required. The purpose of the interview is to clarify aspects of your written submission. Officers may adjust the scores awarded to your written submission as a result of clarification received during the interview. Failure to attend an interview, if requested, will mean that your bid will be deselected. The provisional dates for interviews will be Wednesday 23rd March 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7bd505e-25a9-4a76-aee3-eed7bc10e0f5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E8 1DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hackney Central | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7bd505e-25a9-4a76-aee3-eed7bc10e0f5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7bd505e-25a9-4a76-aee3-eed7bc10e0f5 14th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a53a11ae-6cfa-4b1b-a797-1b4452e71350 v1- RFQ Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86f87ad1-f2c6-446a-b496-38ef61843c60 HOC 2016 Creative Director Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2addf38f-70c4-48b9-a011-f3b0243b1697 v1 Reference Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79700d92-479b-4aa6-b29f-9306d5e93185 HOC 2016 Creative Director Brief, LB Hackney Standard Services Contract, Request for Quotation template, Reference Questionnaire, - http://www.hackney.gov.uk/f-tenders-828.htm#current WWW.Hackney.gov.uk ## Notice URLs - http://www.hackney.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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